The Soviet period of Vasily Smirnov Smolensk Regional printing house

The paper features activities and revival of Vasily Smirnov printing house in Smolensk in the post-war period. The authors highlight the activities and achievements of the printing house during the years of Soviet power on the material of archival documents from the funds of the State Archive of the Modern History of the Smolensk Region and periodical press materials. The printing house actively implemented innovative production methods, which contributed to its development and expansion of operating capacity. The use of progressive forms of labour organization and incentive systems for employees has led to a significant increase in productivity and output.