Самара. Краткая история. Эдуард Михальков

in Europe and an important element of the city's infrastructure.

      Telegraph and Post: In the late 19th century the first telegraph and postal services began to operate, providing communication between the city and other regions.

      In the early twentieth century, telephone lines spread throughout the city, providing new communication possibilities.

      Since the beginning of the XX century, developments in radio communications led to the first radio stations, and in the 1950s Samara began broadcasting television programs.

      With the development of computer technology in the 1990s, the Internet became available to the residents of Samara, and has since become an integral part of everyday life.

      The first water supply systems began to be built in the early 20th century, providing the city's population with clean drinking water.

      In 1914, construction of a sewage system began, which made a significant contribution to improving the sanitary conditions of the city.

      In the 1920s, the first gas pipelines were laid, providing gas supply to homes and businesses.

      In the 1930s, the city actively developed electrification, which contributed to improving the lives of residents.

      In the 1890s, the first streetcars began to run, and later buses and shuttle buses were introduced, making it easier to get around the city

      In 1850, the population of Samara was about 12 thousand people.

      By 2020, the city's population exceeded 1.1 million people, making Samara one of the largest cities in Russia.

      Industry:

      In the 17th and 19th centuries, Samara became an important commercial and industrial center on the Volga River. Crafts and trade, the art of metalworking, textile production, shoe and leather goods manufacturing flourished here. Mills and breweries developed significantly.

      In 1851 Samara became the capital of Samara province and further actively developed its industry. In the late XIX – early XX century the city became one of the largest transportation hubs of the Volga-Ural region. Thanks to the active development of railroad and waterways, large enterprises engaged in shipbuilding, machine building and manufacturing industry were established here.