The Azbuka Group (currently known as the Azbuka-Atticus Publishing Group) is one of the largest and most prominent publishing houses of Russian nationality, and is headquartered in the capital, Moscow, to manage its cultural and literary operations. The historical roots of this institution go back to the mid-nineties of the twentieth century, when it was initially established as an independent publishing house in the city of St. Petersburg before witnessing a huge strategic merger in the year 2008 with a group of other publishing houses, which resulted in the formation of a literary entity.Unified is today among the three most important forces dominating the book industry market in the country.
The group specializes extensively in enriching the literary and cognitive scene through several specialized editorial arms operating under its umbrella. It focuses on publishing masterpieces of classical and modern literature, translated international novels, thriller and suspense stories, and science fiction, in addition to children’s and young adult books, educational encyclopedias, literature on arts and culture, and cognitive self-development books. The house is also distinguished by its ownershipIt has exclusive rights to translate and publish the works of major international writers and novelists, in addition to its prominent leadership in presenting famous Japanese comics and drawings to readers.
The system has witnessed significant organizational transformations throughout its journey with the aim of enhancing its competitive position. Over the decades, it has succeeded in presenting thousands of annual titles and building a solid base that combines local and international literature. In a recent and structural development witnessed by the publishing sector, the group was integrated into a major unified publishing structure while completely preserving its brandsThe long-standing editorial and its independent identity in selecting and directing the cultural content it presents to the public.