SVARZ, Mechanical engineering plant in Sokolniki District, Moscow, Russia
SVARZ is a manufacturing facility in Moscow's Sokolniki District focused on producing transportation vehicles for urban use. The plant contains assembly lines, service workshops, and administrative areas organized around the production of buses and related equipment.
The facility was established in 1905 as a manufacturer of railway components and repair services for Moscow's transport network. Over the following decades it shifted focus toward bus production as the city's transportation needs changed and expanded.
The site represents a connection between Soviet-era manufacturing traditions and contemporary industrial practices in Moscow's transport sector. Workers and engineers continue the legacy of building vehicles that move the city, maintaining a direct link to how transportation has evolved here.
The site is an active production facility and not open for public tours, but can be observed from exterior viewpoints. Those interested in Moscow's industrial heritage can explore nearby locations in the district that offer more detailed insights into the city's manufacturing history.
The factory produces electric buses within century-old buildings that also house a major repair center for ongoing maintenance. This blend of heritage infrastructure and contemporary electric vehicle manufacturing sets it apart within Moscow's industrial landscape.
Location: Sokolniki District
Inception: 1905
Industry: mechanical engineering
Website: http://mosgortrans.ru/services/sokolnicheskii-vagonoremontno-stroitelnyi-zavod-svarz
GPS coordinates: 0.00000,0.00000
Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42
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