Three years ago, the share of pirated books in the Russian segment of the Internet reached 95%. How things are now is unknown, but it is known for certain that many previously available electronic libraries (for example, the famous Flibusta) are now blocked for copyright infringement.
Since we stand for the legitimacy of the distribution of content, we have collected resources in the selection of the best electronic libraries in Runet that offer a huge, and most importantly, legal choice of digital books.
10. Klex Book Archive
This is one of the most convenient in terms of design and search for the right book online Runet libraries.
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 Runet library, as 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 the most difficult to read books in the world.
Feature: You can download books only in ZIP format. But this is a slight inconvenience, given the huge number of completely free and affordable books.
8. SamoLit
This rather young online library has already become popular due to the presence of a large number of books - both classical works and novelties.
Some books are available only for a fee, but there are completely free texts in the most popular formats (TXT, FB2, and EPUB). And before you buy your favorite book, you can read an excerpt from it.
Features: you can upload copyright texts and make money on them, you can create virtual libraries.
7. LitPortal
Website - https://litportal.ru
A large Russian online library pleases readers with a large number of downloadable book formats and a lively, crowded forum where you can discuss everything from electronic library problems and OCR to literary flames and reviews on specific authors and works.
Features: many new books, but for most books, only part of the text is open for free reading.
6. LitMir
This site was among those affected by the “anti-piracy” sanctions of Roskomnadzor. However, he corrected himself, deleted the books that the copyright holders complained about, and again returned to the top ten of the most popular online Runet libraries.
Here you can read and download (mainly - in the form of a large fact sheet) more than 560 thousand books, including foreign and domestic news. Like many other Russian electronic libraries, a link to the full version of the book in LitMir leads to LitRes.
Features: the ability to bookmark the right 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
A regularly updated electronic library allows you to download both electronic books and audiobooks in MP3 format for free. And not fragmentary, but in its entirety.
For the convenience of users, audio books immediately indicate the file size, audio bitrate, as well as the first and last name of the reader. And even a child will understand the interface of the site.
Features: a large number of specialized literature on physical education and sports, medicine, law, etc. You can independently lay out the available literature in suitable formats or audio books.
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, 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 copyright claims. And those that can still be downloaded for free are available in such popular formats 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 guidance only, and you can download only a fragment of the book.
Feature: intuitive interface, the availability of new products from Russian and foreign authors.
2. Aldebaran
One of the best e-book libraries in Russia still evokes nostalgic memories of the "pirate freemen" of the 2000s among many of the regulars on the Russian Internet. But those days are gone, and now Aldebaran is a respectable resource that helps readers decide whether or not to buy a publication.
Most of the books available in this library are offered only as introductory excerpts. The full version can be bought at the LitRes online store. However, there are books that can be downloaded free of charge in popular formats, including FB2, EPUB, and even PDF.
The features of the site include a convenient interface, the availability of advertising and the ability to purchase an audio book.
1. The library of Maxim Moshkov
About this oldest library in Runet did not hear, probably, only the one who never read electronic books. It was she who became the starting point for now 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 topic, which makes searching easier.
Features This electronic library has a laconic design, lack of advertising and the inability to download books. They will have to be read directly on the site, and this is not very convenient, since the font is too small.
