Soviet Industry History

[mastodon]

I happened upon an interesting site concerning the history of factories and like establishments of the Soviet defense industry:

The Numbered Factories and Other Establishments of the Soviet Defence Industry 1927, to 1967: a Guide

Mastodon, elsewhere the topic of lend-lease legislation has arisen- rather than continue to argue with a stupid person I sought a thoughtful and knowledgeable person to consult and naturally your name came to mind. I had always assumed from the terms "lend" and "lease" that the arms, excluding the ammunition of course, remained theoretically the property of the U.S. government. Is this not the case, comrade? If I am mistaken I will stand corrected, though I prefer to sit! Fascinating site, here, thanks, the links alone are worth a long look.

[mastodon]

It is my understanding that there were different lend-lease agreements according to the asset being transferred. Lend-lease was made trendy between the Soviets and the Americans during the thrities. I know that factory and industiral equipment was set up to become the de facto property of the leasing party. After certain payments made in either service or in goods, there was an exchange made. I suppose I can best liken the situation to a 'rent-to-own' relationship. I must admit that my knowledge of lend-lease limits itself to the Soviet-American relationship - and industrial agreements for that matter. Armament lend-lease was a bit trickier, and I am far more ignorant on them.

I have an excellent source on the matter. I will consult the sources I have and do some more extensive digging. I for one, would like to have a more intimate understanding of Soviet-American economic relationships.

[titoman]

People, I have to tell you that I really have an old USSR tool in my home. I will try to upload its picture. But it still works very fine.