ARTILLERY PRODUCTION IN THE URALS DURING THE PRE-WAR PERIOD AND IN THE YEARS OF THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR
The paper analyzes production of artillery guns in the Urals in 1930 - 1940. The paper notes that making of guns during this period was a continuation and development of glorious traditions of the Ural gunners, which lasted since the XVIII century. The paper also shows positive attention of the Soviet political and military leadership to the artillery. This attention led to development of the artillery production - an essential component of the military industry not only in the region, but also in the entire country. The paper concludes that basis, which was made in the pre-war period, contributed to a significant development (both qualitatively and quantitatively) of the artillery production during the war. This development ensured final victory over the enemy.