Russian culture minister dismisses comics as 'for those who can't read well'

Vladimir Medinsky’s comments have sparked backlash from fans and boosted sales, according to one Russian publisher

The Russian culture minister’s dismissal of comic books as “for those who can’t read well” has sparked a backlash from fans but also boosted sales of the genre, according to one publisher.

The minister, Vladimir Medinsky, told an audience at the Moscow international book fair that comics are “like chewing gum, it’s not food”. “Comic books are aimed at children who are only learning to read,” he added. “I think it’s pathetic for adults to read comic books.”

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