The day the Trans-Siberian Railway construction began – level 2
31-05-1891
On May 31, 1891, the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway officially began.
The construction of the railway was a massive project which needed the force of over 90,000 workers who sometimes worked under very difficult conditions.
The railway was completed after 25 years and was over 9,000 kilometers long. It was the longest railway in the world.
The railway, which directly connects Moscow with Vladivostok, played an important role in the development of Russia’s economy and industry because it allowed transportation of goods and people across the big country.
What was the main purpose of the Trans-Siberian Railway?
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