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In 1943, special «front-line money» was issued for settlements in the front-line zone and occupied territories. During wartime, with the changing front lines and the… Подробнее »Special «front-line money»

How many businesses were relocated? During the war years, the Soviet Union evacuated over 10 million people and more than 2,500 large enterprises to the… Подробнее »How many businesses were relocated?

In 1942, the USSR produced more tanks and artillery pieces than Germany, despite losing a significant portion of its industrial base. This stands as one… Подробнее »Excellence in Manufacturing

The Role of Women in Military Production As millions of men were mobilized into the army, women became the main source of labor in factories,… Подробнее »The Role of Women in Military Production

Under the Lend-Lease program, the USSR received around 400,000 trucks, including the famous American Studebakers, which were actively used by the Red Army. Lend-Lease was… Подробнее »Lend-Lease program

In the Urals region during the war, an industrial complex was built that produced military goods in conditions of complete autonomy from the western regions. … Подробнее »Ural industrial complex