Restructuring of the industrial production of Leningrad under the blockade (1941-1944)

The article is devoted to the problem of studying the organization of military production in besieged Leningrad. The subject of the study is the restructuring of industry for the needs of wartime. The author examines the activities of factories. Special attention is paid to the process of transition of local industry in the conditions of the blockade and the work of military-oriented enterprises. Since the first days of the blockade, the activities of the factories have been aimed at implementing the production of military equipment for the needs of the army. All the factories that remained and operated in the city were repurposed for the needs of wartime. All efforts were directed to maintaining the production process. During the entire period of the blockade of the city, the work continued. The novelty of the research lies in the fact that archival documents are involved in the work. The analysis of sources is aimed at reviewing the activities of enterprises. The factories kept in touch with each other and fulfilled special orders of the navy and Lenfront. The existing problems with energy and fuel slowed down production, but it was impossible to stop, there was a critical need to continue working for the front, for victory. The conclusion is formulated that all types of production were involved. The difficult military situation in the city, especially the winter of 1941-1942, is emphasized. The working process was difficult, but all efforts were directed to building work and producing the necessary military equipment for the front.

Blockade, Leningrad, industry, Izhora factory, front orders, technology, Bolshevik factory, local industry, production, enterprises