Organisation of production and release of products at the blended-mixture fabric plant “Bolshevik” in the town of Rodniki in 1942

Abstract

In this article, using the example of Rodniki blended-mixture fabric plant “Bolshevik”, one of the largest enterprises of Ivanovo Region, the process of overcoming organisational, economic and social problems by the enterprise in the conditions of the Axis invasion in order to implement the resolutions of the State Defence Committee in the most difficult conditions of 1942 is considered. Considerable attention is paid to the organisation of production at the plant, actions to strengthen labour discipline, the participation of the enterprise's staff in the All-Union Socialist competition, personnel training, solving everyday problems, etc. The article provides statistical, quantitative and documented information. The general situation in the textile industry of Ivanovo Region during this period is considered. An analysis of the chronology of events related to the implementation of the resolutions of the State Defence Committee, the People's Commissariat of the Textile Industry, etc. is undertaken. The article is based on the materials of the State Archive of Ivanovo Region and the local periodical press. A significant part of archival documents has been introduced into scientific circulation for the first time.