UralVagonZavod is a Russian machine-building company located in Nizhny Tagil, Russia.
Overview
UralVagonZavod is a Russian machine-building company located in Nizhny Tagil, Russia.
It is one of the largest scientific and industrial complexes in Russia and the largest main battle tank manufacturer in the world.
The name Уралвагонзавод means Ural Railroad Car (wagon) Factory.
History
The plant was built during 1931–1936, mostly during the second Soviet five-year plan. It opened on October 11, 1936, and was named after Felix Dzerzhinsky. Initially it manufactured freight cars.
