Character Counts and Approximate Word Counts (Russian)

[Brian Hayden]

Dear SEELANGers,

Can anyone give me an equation for calculating the approximate ratio of
printed characters to words for Russian? I think I've heard 1800 characters
= 300 words, but I can swear to that, and I'm not sure I trust it. I
suppose text type and subject area also come into play -- ratios for all
text types and subject areas interest me, but I'm asking this question for
a journalism/periodical job, so numbers for that would be especially
helpful.

Sincerely,

Brian Hayden

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