Three years ago, the share of pirated books in the Russian segment of the Internet reached 95%. It is not known how things are now, but it is known for sure that many previously available electronic libraries (for example, the famous Flibusta) are now blocked for copyright infringement.
Since we advocate the legality of the distribution of content, in the selection of the best electronic libraries on the Runet we have collected resources that offer a huge, and most importantly, legal selection of digital books.
10. Klex Book Archive
This is one of the most convenient online libraries in Runet in terms of design and search for the desired book.
Of course, the range of texts in it is not as wide as that of other participants in the rating, but Klex is an indispensable resource if you need to find a free book on psychology, self-development or religious practices.
Library feature: only one format is available for download - DOC.
9.e-Reading
It will be extremely difficult to get confused in the interface of this good online library of Runet, it is so minimalistic.
On e-Reading you can download many different works for free: from science fiction, fantasy and westerns to religious and philosophical treatises or most difficult to read books in the world.
Feature: you can download books only in ZIP format. But this is a slight inconvenience, considering the huge number of completely free and affordable books.
8. SamoLit
This fairly young online library has already become popular due to the large number of books available - both classics and novelties.
Some books are only available for a fee, but there are also completely free texts in the most popular formats (TXT, FB2, and EPUB). And before you buy a book you like, you can read an excerpt from it.
Features: you can download copyright texts and make money on them, you can create virtual libraries.
7. LitPortal
A large Russian online library pleases readers with both a large number of downloadable book formats and a lively, crowded forum where you can discuss everything - from problems of digital libraries and OCR to literary flame and reviews on specific authors and works.
Features: a lot of book novelties, however, most of the books have only part of the text open for free.
6. LitMir
This site was among the victims of the "anti-piracy" sanctions of Roskomnadzor. However, he corrected himself, deleted the books that copyright holders complained about, and again returned to the top ten most popular online libraries on the Runet.
Here you can read and download (mostly in the form of a large introductory fragment) more than 560 thousand books, including foreign and domestic novelties. Like many other Russian electronic libraries, the link to the full version of the book on LitMir leads to liters.
Features: the ability to bookmark the desired part of the text; there are many free books. A very convenient search, you can see not only a series of books, but also the number of books in this series.
5. Kodges.ru
The regularly updated electronic library allows you to download both e-books and audiobooks in MP3 format for free. And not fragmentarily, but entirely.
For the convenience of users, audiobooks immediately indicate the file size, audio bitrate, as well as the reader's first and last name. And even a child will understand the site interface.
Features: a large amount of specialized literature on physical education and sports, medicine, jurisprudence, etc. You can independently upload the available literature in suitable formats or audiobooks.
4. RoyalLib.com
This huge online library is very convenient for those who do not want to download books to their computer, and read them directly on the site. It has a beautiful and thoughtful design that is comfortable for the eyes. And in the right place in the book, you can set a bookmark.
Feature: not all books are available in full format due to complaints from copyright holders. And those that can still be downloaded for free are available in popular formats such as TXT, DOC, RTF, FB2, HTML and EPUB.
3. Bookz
This famous book portal has over 100 thousand works (including audio books). However, most of them are for informational purposes, and you can download only a fragment of the book.
Feature: intuitive interface, availability of new products by Russian and foreign authors.
2. Aldebaran
One of the best e-book libraries in Russia still evokes nostalgic memories of the "pirate freeman" of the 2000s in many of the Runet regulars. But those days have passed, and now Aldebaran is a respectable resource that helps readers decide whether to buy a particular edition.
Most of the books in this library are offered as introductory excerpts only. The full version can be bought in the Liters online store. However, there are books that can be downloaded for free in popular formats including FB2, EPUB, and even PDF.
The features of the site include a convenient interface, the presence of advertising and the ability to purchase an audiobook.
1. Library of Maxim Moshkov
This is the oldest library in Runet has not heard, probably only those who have never read e-books. It was she who became the starting point for currently popular book resources such as Samizdat, ArtOfWar, etc.
On the pages of this resource you can find books of any genre, including a huge selection of classics of world literature. All books are conveniently sorted by subject, making it easy to find.
Features of this electronic library are laconic design, no advertising and the inability to download books. You will have to read them directly on the site, which is not very convenient, since the font is too small.