The book "Materials of the All-Union Conference on Personnel of the Printing Industry: June 16-19, 1930", created by the team of authors, is a unique historical document that reveals the most important aspects of the development of Soviet printing at the beginning of the 20th century. This publication is not just a collection of reports and speeches, but a full-fledged window into an era when the country's industry and culture were experiencing an era of change, and personnel policy became a key element of progress. It contains materials reflecting the strategic challenges faced by the printing industry in 1930, as well as ideas and initiatives aimed at modernizing and improving production efficiency. What is this book about? First of all, it immerses the reader in the atmosphere of the era when the Soviet authorities realized the importance of the development of information technologies and mass printing as tools for the formation of a new socialist culture . Documents and speeches of the conference participants allow us to trace how personnel strategies were formed, what requirements were imposed on specialists, engineers, technologists and workers. Particular attention is paid to the issues of vocational education, training and the introduction of new technologies in the printing industry, which made the book a valuable source for historians, specialists in industrial policy and lovers of the history of the USSR. This book is ideal for those interested in the history of industrial development, Soviet culture and technology, as well as for researchers, students and teachers dealing with the history of labor and industry. It will be of interest to readers aged 18 years and older, who appreciate an in-depth analysis of the processes that took place in the country on the eve of the great transformations. In addition, the book will be an excellent addition to the library of professional historians, archivists and printing specialists who want to understand how personnel were formed and what ideas were at the heart of Soviet policy in the field of printing and production. The topics raised in this publication cover a wide range of issues, from technical aspects of production to socio-political challenges related to training. A special place is occupied by the discussion of the role of education and training, as well as the introduction of new technologies in production. An important part of the material is analytical reviews and recommendations that show how the Soviet government sought to create an effective personnel support system that can ensure the growth and development of the entire industry. The style of the authors is characterized by strict scientific accuracy, but at the same time retains the vitality and saturation of information, which makes the book not only a useful source, but also an exciting reading. It shows a deep respect for the historical significance of events and processes, as well as a desire to convey to the reader the importance of personnel decisions for the future of the country. The team of authors, who collected the materials of the conference, was able to convey the spirit of the time, emphasizing the importance of each speech and the ideas that formed the basis for the further development of Soviet printing. If you are familiar with other works on the history of the USSR, industry or technology, then this book will become a logical continuation of interest in the era for you. It complements the overall picture of Soviet progress, making it possible to understand how cadres were formed, without which a large-scale industrial breakthrough would not have been possible. This publication is not only a scientific source, but also an inspiring testimony to the importance of the human resource in building a new socialist reality. In general, “Materials of the All-Union Conference on Personnel of the Printing Industry: June 16-19, 1930” is a unique document that reveals the internal mechanism of the Soviet industrial policy and personnel strategy. He deservedly takes his place among the important historical sources that make it possible to understand how the country prepared for new challenges and how professional standards were formed to achieve the goals of socialist construction. This book will be a valuable acquisition for everyone who appreciates deep historical knowledge, is interested in the development of technology and wants to understand how personnel were formed for one of the most important sectors of Soviet industry.