When was the foundation stone for the Stalingrad Tractor Plant laid?
The foundation stone for the Stalingrad Tractor Plant was laid on the 12th of July 1926. This date marked the beginning of a massive industrial project in the Soviet Union.
Questions about Volgograd Tractor Plant
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who designed the Stalingrad Tractor Plant and when did it officially open?
Albert Kahn Associates Inc. designed the facility which officially opened on the 17th of June 1930. The plant produced its first tractor model known as STZ-1 shortly after opening.
What military vehicles were manufactured at the Volgograd Tractor Plant during World War II?
The Volgograd Tractor Plant manufactured the T-34 tank and received the Order of the Red Banner of Labor on the 8th of February 1942. It also produced the PT-76 amphibious tank from 1951 to 1967 and the BTR-50 armored personnel carrier until 1970.
When did the main Volgograd Tractor Plant cease all tractor production activities?
The subdivision ceased all tractor production activities in November 2015. Reconstruction work began on the ruins of the tractor plant in spring 2019 to regenerate the area into a multipurpose commercial center.
Which company currently manufactures Sprut-SDM1 self-propelled anti-tank guns for Russian Airborne Troops?
The separate Volgograd Machine Building Company continues manufacturing Sprut-SDM1 self-propelled anti-tank guns. It also produces BMD-4M airborne combat vehicles for Russian Airborne Troops despite broader economic challenges at the main site.