Mass Printing

The beginning of mass printing in Ukraine is associated with the name of the Russian printer Ivan Fedorov. He was considered the first to establish a printing house in Moscow, but later he left Russia and moved to Lviv, where in 1573 he organized another printing house. During 1573-1574 he printed the book “Apostel” in Church Slavonic language. Along with the printing Fedorov also held educational activities. He prepared and printed “learning books, grammars”. A good example of Fedorov’s work was “Primer” published in 1574. It was the first East Slavic printed primer for people.

Being invited by the Prince Konstiantyn Ostroz’kyi Fedorov moved to Ostrog, where the famous Ostrog School was functioning. In 1580 Fedorov published “New Testament” in Ostrog. This book was the first-born sample of Ukrainian bibliography and science.

However, the crown of printing skills of Fedorov was “Ostrog Bible” (1581). It was the first edition of the complete Bible Church Slavonic text books in the East and South Slavic nations.

On the Left Bank of Ukraine printing was introduced by Archbishop Lazar Baranovich. In 1675 in Novgorod-Seversky he organised printing house, which was transferred to the Chernigiv in 1679.

True or False:

1. Ivan Fedorov is considered to be the first Ukrainian printer.

2. “Apostel” was published in Church Bulgarian language.

3. A good example of Fedorov’s educational activity was “Primer” published in 1574.

4. In Ostrog Fedorov founded famous Ostrog Printing School in 1580.

5. “Ostrog Bible” was the first sample of the complete Bible Church Slavonic text books.

6. Archbishop Lazar Baranovich organised the printing house in Chernigiv in 1679.

8. Answer the questions:

1. What is the origin of the word “Cossack”?

2. What were the main aims of Cossacks?

3. How can the life of Cossacks be described?

4. *What is the difference between Ukrainian and Russian Cossacks?

5. What was the first learning book published to people by Fedorov?

6. Name other persons engaged in publishing activity in Ukraine.

7. How was printing developing on the Left Bank Ukraine?

9. Speaking

1. Find information about the development of education in Stanislaviv in 17-18^th century. What educational establishments existed in the city in that time?

2. Discuss the role of Cossacks in the formation of Ukrainian State.

3. Speak about other publishing houses established in Ukraine 16-17^th century (Both Right and Left Bank Ukraine).