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1563 in Russia

Explore 4 historical events and records for Russia in 1563.

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Historical records for Russia in 1563

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April

April 1563

Apostol Printing Begins

Fyodorov, Ivan · Moscow · Printer · Arts / Literature

Fyodorov begins printing the Apostol at the Moscow Print Yard

December

31 December 1563

Death of Macarius

Moscow, Macarius · Moscow · Metropolitan of Moscow · Religion / Russian Orthodox Church

Metropolitan Macarius dies after shaping church and literary policy

Other events (month unknown)

1563

Moscow Print Yard

Ivan IV · Moscow · Arts / Literature

Ivan IV supports establishment of the Moscow printing house

1563

Printing Press

Ivan IV the Terrible · Arts / Literature

Ivan IV orders first printing press brought to Russia

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