The Phenomenon of Reading as a Subject of Legislative Initiative

The article presents the phenomenon of reading in its modern sense: studies of recent years confirm that as a social phenomenon and personal socio-cultural practice, reading still retains its position. The role of reading in society is revealed at the levels of personality and society. Contrary to popular belief, reading does not leave the life of a modern person, but modifying (in particular, the term “digital reading” appeared), covers all areas of his life (study, professional activity, life, rest, privacy, etc.). However, an analysis of the federal laws “On Basic Guarantees of the Rights of the Child in the Russian Federation”, “On Education in the Russian Federation”, “On Librarianship”, as well as the “Family Code of the Russian Federation” shows that the concept of “reading” has not been properly reflected in them. The author emphasizes that now it is necessary not only to talk about the phenomenon of reading in scientific terms, but also to persistently seek the inclusion in the conceptual apparatus of legislative initiatives in the humanitarian sphere of various modifications of the concept of “reading” (including, for example, “family reading”, “reading culture”, “reader development”, etc.).