The Trans-Siberian Railway is the world's longest railway line, stretching over 9,289 kilometers across Russia. It connects Moscow to Vladivostok in the Russian Far East.
History
- The railway was built to supply and populate Siberia, deliver raw materials, and unite the European and Asian parts of the empire.
- The Trans-Siberian Railway was built between 1891 and 1916.
- It was also known as the Great Siberian Route.
- The project was supported by Emperor Aleksandr III and Sergei Witte, the minister of finance.
Route
- The railway passes through Perm, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Chita, and Khabarovsk.
Significance
- The Trans-Siberian Railway has had a profound impact on Siberia.
- It has also been important in the economic and military history of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union.
Travel
- You can take a tour of the Trans-Siberian Railway.
- You can purchase tickets for the Trans-Siberian Railway online.
