Industrial and agricultural sectors of economy of Buryat-Mongolia during the Great Patriotic War

The article is devoted to the complex analysis of functioning of the industrial and agrarian sectors of the Buryat-Mongol ASSR during the Great Patriotic War (1941– 1945). The aim is to assess the contribution of those sectors to the achievement of Victory. The methods include the analysis of the archival data, statistical information and historical publications. The results show the successful mobilization and restructuring of the economy of the republic, significant growth in the production of strategic products (aviation equipment, tungsten, steam locomotives, food, raw materials), creation of new enterprises and development of new crops. The role of labor heroism, socialist competition and activity of the party state bodies in overcoming difficulties is emphasized. The authors come to the conclusion that the industrial and agrarian front of the BMASSR made a significant contribution to meeting the needs of the front and rear having become an important component of the national feat.