MKAD (Moscow Ring Road) is the largest ring road in Russia, over 100 kilometers long, which forms a ring around Moscow. MKAD is divided into inner and outer rings, and is located on the outskirts of the city. This road has a high traffic flow and serves as one of the main arteries of the transport system of Moscow and Russia.
It was built between 1948 and 1961. The idea to build such a road appeared in 1938, but due to the outbreak of World War II, construction was postponed.
Built by Joseph Stalin, the road was intended to provide fast and efficient road connections around Moscow. It was also necessary to ensure the city’s security during the Cold War.
The entire construction of the Moscow Ring Road was completed in 1961. The road was equipped with seven traffic lanes, and its length was 109 kilometers. Over the next several decades, the road was continuously improved, moving from the original four-lane design to a more advanced six-lane highway.
Today, the Moscow Ring Road serves as an important transportation hub for Moscow and its environs. It is also a symbol of a new era of Russia’s development, associated with infrastructure modernization and a desire for innovation.