The Functioning of the Tram Infrastructure in the Cities of the Chelyabinsk Region in 1941–1945

Introduction. During the Great Patriotic War, main function most characteristic of tram infrastructure Union was pronounced – connection between workers and industrial enterprises. The historical experience overcoming total shortage material human resources in context reorientation country’s economy towards defense needs is relevant today to identify elements a sustainable urban life support system. Analysis historiography demonstrates paradox: on one hand, period 1941–1945 affected local studies tram, other researchers paid attention individual components infrastructure. purpose study based characteristics cities Chelyabinsk region factors that had greatest impact it show management decisions taken with problems arose. Materials Methods. carried out basis an analysis unpublished sources found funds federal regional archives, materials periodicals. methodological framework anthropology model mobilization development, method case-study. Results. Tram RSFSR did not meet growing society. In many trams, depots were fully staffed, tracks electrical facilities needed repairs. Discussion Conclusion. Analyzing state tracks, facilities, stops, Chelyabinsk, Zlatoust, Magnitogorsk, author reveals reasons for plight these cities, referring situation RSFSR, at stage its construction launch first half 1930s.