The role of glass industry in the development of Udmurtia in the 1920's - 1930's

Introduction. Udmurtia, its development within the framework of the first and the second five-year plans (1928-1932, 1933-1937). The focus is on the three enterprises of Valamaz, Sergievsk and Suginsk, as well as the construction of a new Golushurma factory. Materials and Methods. Analysis of archival materials reveals the state of the glass industry. Results. This industry (one of the oldest in the region) by the 1920’s occupied the leading positions in terms of industrial production. By the beginning of the First Five-Year Plan, the enterprises were in a deplorable state: the equipment and buildings were without repair and proper modernization, transport communication did not ensure stable sales of products. The circumstances were important for the further development of glass production: first, the availability of resources, primarily sand; secondly, the planned construction of the railway line. Five-year plans were to ensure the modernization of existing enterprises, but also to realize the task of building a new large factory, which had the largest volumes of production. Discussion and Conclusions. Despite the importance of glass production, in the 1930’s it ceases to be given due attention. Development plans wasn’t taken into account, the leadership of the region wasn’t invited to meetings on the discussion of core issues. At the same time, statistical data showed a reduction in production volumes, growth of manufacturing defect.