In Russia, there is an increased demand for cash and paper maps amid temporary internet disruptions and mobile service shutdowns, which have also led to a rise in interest in literature on road atlases and maps.

In Russia, there is an increased demand for cash and paper maps amid temporary internet disruptions and mobile service shutdowns, which have also led to a rise in interest in literature on road atlases and maps.

@meduzalive 07 May 2026, 17:08

Due to mobile internet restrictions, Russians have started to buy paper maps more frequently, resulting in a 55% increase in sales of the 'Atlases and road maps' segment in monetary terms in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.

@ostorozhno_novosti 07 May 2026, 08:01