Kirov Plant

History:
– Nikolay Putilov purchased the bankrupt plant in 1868
– Putilov Works became a major supplier of artillery to the Imperial Russian Army
– In 1900, it started producing artillery alongside railway products
– The workforce grew to 12,400 by 1900
– By 1917, it was the largest enterprise in St. Petersburg

Role in Revolutions:
– In 1905, strikes at the Putilov Ironworks contributed to the 1905 Russian Revolution
– In February 1917, strikes at the factory were part of the events leading to the February Revolution
– After the October Revolution, the plant was renamed Red Putilovite Plant
– The plant became famous for manufacturing the first Soviet tractors
– It was renamed Kirov Factory No. 100 in honor of Sergey Kirov in 1934

Production:
– During World War II, the plant manufactured the KV-1 tank
– Since 1962, the factory has been producing the Kirovets tractor
– The Kirov Plant de-listed from the Moscow Exchange in 2011
– The plant’s revolutionary traditions were well-known
– The factory produced Fordzon-Putilovets, based on the Fordson tractor

External Links:
– Official website of the Kirov Plant
– Media related to Kirov Plant at Wikimedia Commons
– St Petersburg Tractor Plant subsidiary that builds tractors and machinery
– Kirov Plant @ globalsecurity.org for military production information
– Geographic coordinates: 59°52′43″N 30°15′30″E