Collectible and rare editions, contemporary fiction and non-fiction. 14,000 books in the catalog — and a shop on Dostyk where you can lose a couple of hours.
"Foliant" opened in 2015 with one simple idea: Almaty deserved a store where you could find the book you can't find anywhere else. In nine years we have built a catalog of 14,000 titles — from freshly translated fiction to first printings of the Soviet era.
We work with 40 suppliers across Russia, Europe and the US. Every rare book is checked for authenticity — a certificate comes with it.
Our shop at 36 Dostyk is open daily from 10:00 to 21:00. Online orders ship across the CIS in 3–7 days.
We work only with trusted suppliers and auction houses. Every rare book comes with a certificate of authenticity.
We ship across the CIS. Books travel in rigid cardboard — they arrive undamaged.
Branded paper, ribbon, a card with a personal message. Order it on its own or together with the book.
10% off every order, private new-release announcements, invitations to author meetups.
Magical realism you sink into on the first page and surface from a slightly different person.
We choose the books ourselves and write a card explaining why exactly these. No algorithm — just real people choosing.
I hunted for a first edition of "The Master and Margarita" for two years. Found it here in 20 minutes. They packed it so carefully the box looked like a gift.
I signed up for the "Bibliophile" box three months ago. Every time it's something unexpected — they clearly read what they send. I've finished all of it.
Big non-fiction selection, fair prices. Delivery arrived a day later than promised, but the book was perfect.
I've been giving books from "Foliant" for a second year now. The gift wrapping is top-notch — friends always ask where it's from.
Came in for one book and spent two hours in the shop. The bookseller recommended three authors I now adore.
Once every two weeks — an email with new arrivals, private announcements and picks from the team. No spam.