The city of Gorky (now Nizhny Novgorod) is located on the Volga River, 400 km east of Moscow. It was founded in 1221 and is one of the oldest cities in Russia. In the mid-20th century, when the city was called Gorky, it was one of the largest scientific and industrial centers in the country. Gorky was home to many factories and enterprises producing a wide range of products, from aviation to shipbuilding. Currently, Nizhny Novgorod continues to maintain its role as one of the largest economic centers in Russia. The city also has many attractions, including the Kremlin, churches, museums, and theaters.
Gorky Automobile Plant
The Gorky Automobile Plant (now GAZ OJSC) is considered one of the largest and most significant enterprises in the automobile industry in Russia. The plant was founded in 1932 on the basis of a specialized machine-building plant. At first, the enterprise produced various equipment and machines, and in 1936, car assembly began. Subsequently, the Gorky Automobile Plant began to create its own designs, such as the Volga, Chaika, GAZelle and others.
For many years, the Gorky Automobile Plant was a symbol of high-quality Soviet automobile industry and an important source of transportation for the Soviet people. After the collapse of the USSR, the plant faced serious problems, but in recent years it has begun a new stage of development, updating its production base and producing more modern models of cars. Today, GAZ is a key manufacturer of commercial vehicles in Russia.