Russian Printing Industry Day is observed in Russia every April 19, celebrating the contributions of professionals in the printing industry. Established in April 2013, the holiday was initiated by printing industry professionals with support from the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the Federal Agency on Press and Mass Communications. This day honors the hard work of individuals such as printers, graphic designers, editors, and proofreaders, among others. The date is significant as it marks the anniversary of the start of the printing of the "Acts and Epistles of the Apostle," the first Russian printed publication, which was completed in 1564 by Ivan Fyodorov and Pyotr Mstislavets. The holiday acknowledges the importance of printed materials like books, newspapers, and magazines in society.