The formation of the modern structure of production in the Chelyabinsk region took shape in three stages:
1. Due to its favorable geographical position, rich ore deposits, and the abundance of forests, rivers and lakes in the second half of the 18th century, the formation and intensive development of metallurgical production begins in the Southern Urals.
2. During the Second World War, many factories and design bureaus from the European part of the Soviet Union are evacuated to the Chelyabinsk region. This decision is caused not only by the distance from the front line, but also by the proximity to the commodity enterprises. Along with production, new highly qualified personnel come to the Urals, many of whom remained on this territory after the war ended.
3. After the collapse of the USSR, many industrial enterprises in the Chelyabinsk region fell into decay, the economy of the region needed diversification. It was at this time that the formation of a powerful agro-industrial complex began.
On the meringue of many enterprises in the Chelyabinsk region, single-industry towns have been formed, where the majority of residents work or are closely associated with one plant or plant, these include: Magnitogorsk, Karabash, Satka.
Metallurgy in the Chelyabinsk region
Metallurgical enterprises of the Chelyabinsk region form more than 60% of the region’s economy.
Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works is one of the largest in its industry in the entire post-Soviet territory, providing jobs for more than 18,000 employees.
Products of the Kasli factory of architectural and artistic casting are widely known throughout the world: they have received many awards at the most prestigious exhibitions and now adorn squares and embankments not only in the Ural cities, but also in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
The Chelyabinsk Zinc Plant, the Chelyabinsk Metallurgical and Electrometallurgical Combines are located in the capital of the region. In 2010, the Chelyabinsk Tube Rolling Plant launched the “Height 239” workshop, which launched a new direction - white metallurgy.
Mechanical Engineering: Traditions and Innovations
The most famous engineering enterprises of the Chelyabinsk region are ChTZ-Uraltrak, which produced the legendary T-34 tanks during World War II, and more than 1.2 million tractors were produced in peacetime, and the Ural Automobile Plant in the city of Miass, where trucks are created Ural. " In addition, the region's industry produces trams, trailers, machine tools, equipment, and provides for the needs of the army. The impetus for innovation is given by numerous industrial parks. One of the unique enterprises of the Chelyabinsk region is located in Magnitogorsk: NPO Android Technique is developing and manufacturing robots for factories, army and space research.
AIC - a new milestone in the region’s economy
Almost 75% of the region’s territory is occupied by steppe and forest-steppe climatic zones, which is a good prerequisite for the development of the agro-industrial complex. Currently, enterprises in the Chelyabinsk region fully cover the region’s need for meat, poultry, dairy products and bread. Makfa company is widely known outside the region, pasta products of this company can be found on store shelves from Moscow to Vladivostok. Ariant agricultural holding, which produces sausages, cheeses, bread, and also owns its own vineyards in the Southern Federal District, occupies a significant share of the agricultural products market, which makes it possible to produce premium segment wines.
