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“Ghost writers” and their rights: On the problem of “literary scribes’” intellectual rights

Submitted by Гость (not verified) on Wed, 09/16/2026 - 21:38

The researchers examine the phenomenon of “literary slavery”, i. e. writing fiction and science fiction by order, under the name of a client without citing the name of real author. The researchers conclude that in the Russian Federation, the ghost writers’ rights are completely protected by the national copyright law. The contracts between ordering customer and author of literary (science fiction) work that provide for actual abandonment of authorship and confidentiality, are void.

Samizdat in the 21st century: The origins, trends, and effects

Submitted by Гость (not verified) on Sun, 08/31/2025 - 15:38

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Samizdat (literally – self-publishing) is a pronounced and growing phenomenon of modern intellectual life, competing with the traditional publishing process. The authors of fiction and scientific works attempt to get their works to readers independently or via specialized online platforms, bypass the publishers not only as a production link, and personally promote them to the market.