Internet and History: Moscow’s Main Archive Directorate portal launched the "Return to Peaceful Life. Moscow after the Great Patriotic War" virtual exhibition

Moscow’s Main Archive Directorate launched a new virtual exhibition "Return to Peaceful Life. Moscow after the Great Patriotic War". The exposition covers four years - from 1944 to 1947. During this period, the city authorities had to solve the problem of the conversion from military production.

The virtual historical and documentary exhibition includes documents and photographs of Moscow's Main Archive Directorate about the restoration of the city economy destroyed by the war. The Moscow authorities and capital residents tried not only to return the city to a peaceful life but also make the capital a modern and comfortable city.

Peaceful life returned to Moscow gradually. There were victorious salutes marking the liberation of Kursk, Minsk, Kiev, Riga and other cities, as well as the construction of the fourth stage of the Moscow metro. Besides, authorities created new urban infrastructure, converted industry for peaceful needs, restored destroyed buildings, reconstructed and improved streets, built new houses, hospitals and schools.

Among the documents showcased at the exhibition are resolutions and decisions of the Moscow City Council about the establishment of a state reserve, support to disabled war veterans, protection of the building of St. Nicholas Church on Taganka, maternity hospitals expansion, making of underwear sets and blankets for newborns, production and sale of soft drinks.

The exposition also features a selection of archival photographs showcasing the celebration of Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the 800th anniversary of Moscow, the parade of athletes on Red Square. Many pictures reflect the everyday life of Moscow residents: schoolchildren, students, workers, teachers, scientists, doctors and artists.