Officially, the press day in Russia began to be celebrated since 1993. The President of the Russian Federation signed a decree approving January 13 as a printing day in 1992. Until this day, this holiday was celebrated on May 5. The Day of Press Workers is not in vain celebrated on January 13th. This date has a story.
The printing business dates back to the distant 1703, when Peter I signed a decree on January 13, which spoke about the beginning of the publication of the first newspaper Vedomosti. But not immediately the publication of the newspaper became regular. The name of the first issue was very long and difficult to remember. This newspaper was not published in circulation and did not have an official name. It was printed alternately in Moscow and St. Petersburg. The content of the newspaper also left much to be desired. It published excerpts from foreign publications, as well as decrees of the tsar and the Duma.
But, nevertheless, the beginning of the printing business in Russia was laid. Over time, the newspaper developed, and already in 1719 she had her own journalist and translator, Yakov Sinyavich. This fact significantly changed the appearance of the newspaper. Many articles appeared in it about what is happening in the capital and in Russia as a whole. They also began to publish interesting facts and solve numerous issues.
Beginning in 1728, the newspaper got its name "St. Petersburg Vedomosti". Its circulation was about 4 thousand copies. Since that time, the printing industry began to develop everywhere. In 1813 a newspaper was published in Astrakhan, and in 1870 periodicals began to be issued.
Since then, the profession of a journalist has become more in demand. Therefore, the press day in Russia is a public holiday celebrated everywhere. Everyone is in a hurry to congratulate relatives and friends on their professional holiday. The President of the country notes the merits of journalists and presents grants and prizes to those who have excelled in the professional field.
Colleagues at work also do not disregard this holiday. The management celebrates the most worthy and organizes concerts and corporate parties. They organize a holiday, developing a special scenario for it. Press Day is celebrated throughout Russia.
The profession of a journalist is very important for the whole life of the country. Covering all the events of the political, spiritual and social life of the state, they do not disregard even the most insignificant news. Thanks to them, we learn about everything that happens in the world and the country. We find ourselves in the thick of things and can fully participate in all events.
Celebrating the press day in Russia, they always remember those who gave their lives, covering what is happening in dangerous areas and hot spots. The profession of a journalist is always a certain risk. They show the true side of the events, and not everyone likes this way of posing the question. But this is the meaning of the work of people in this profession.
The independence of journalism and all print media is the main condition for the objective coverage of everything that happens in the world. Congratulating him on the day of press in Russia, this is always mentioned by the president of our country. Only then can we receive truthful and reliable information about all events. And only in this case does the profession of a journalist make sense.
There are many talented journalists and reporters in our country who can raise global issues concerning the life of our state. Thanks to them, many problems are solved and do not remain closed. They help people achieve justice when they are faced with arbitrariness and indifference. The print media hold numerous campaigns to help sick children and people with disabilities. Thanks to them, many of them gained a second life.
The role of prints in our lives is enormous. Each of us is necessarily looking through some newspapers and magazines. Therefore, we can say that this is a common holiday. A holiday of independence and objectivity.