Moscow Print Yard

Moscow Print Yard is a complex of several buildings with Russian pseudo-gothic, Baroque, and Russian Revival stone architecture arranged across the site. The structures show different layouts for book production and printing work that happened over centuries.

The facility was founded in 1553 and marked when Russia began organized book production, starting with religious texts. The work of early printers laid the ground for centuries of Russian publishing that followed.

The printing house shaped how Russian literature developed and served as the main place where books and the first Russian newspaper were made. Visitors can see the rooms where these important publications were actually created.

The complex is located in central Moscow and can be visited through guided tours where you can see historical printing machines and early Russian bookmaking techniques. It is best to check tour schedules beforehand since visits are based on organized groups.

The first dated book, called Apostle, was printed in 1564 by two printers, marking a turning point in Russian publishing. This early printing work opened the door for a long tradition of bookmaking in Russia.

Location: Tverskoy District

Inception: 1553

Founders: Ivan the Terrible

Architectural style: Russian pseudo-gothic, Baroque, Russian Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 55.75738,37.62246

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:25