The 44th International Kolkata Book Fair will begin and Russia will be the focal country. Around 22 countries from Asia, Europe and Latin America would take part in the 12-day mega event, known over the decades for its huge footfall. It will be inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
The fair would be held at the Central Park in Salt Lake and stalls of approximately 600 publishers and 200 small magazines will be set up. Publishers from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and other states would be among the participants.