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: Following the ban, unofficial platforms like Flibusta became some of the few ways readers inside Russia could still access his work. Akunin himself has shifted his focus to independent distribution, launching his own platform, BAbook, to ensure his books remain available to his global audience without censorship. Boris Akunin's Current Legal Status

: In December 2023, Akunin was added to Russia's list of " terrorists and extremists ". This led major Russian publishers like AST and retailers like Litres to pull his books from shelves and online platforms. : Following the ban, unofficial platforms like Flibusta

Despite official bans, his series remain highly popular among Russian-speaking readers: This led major Russian publishers like AST and

: Akunin dismissed the proceedings as a "bad dream" and refused to recognize the legitimacy of the court, noting that writers had not been accused of terrorism since the Soviet era. Key Works Often Sought on Digital Platforms : Following the ban

: On July 14, 2025, a Russian military court sentenced Akunin in absentia to 14 years in a penal colony for "justifying terrorism" and spreading "fake news" about the military.