MS-IV in Sovetsk, Tram monument in Sovetsk, Russia
The MS-IV is a decommissioned tram car displayed in Sovetsk. This Soviet-era vehicle was manufactured at the Putilov plant, a major Russian producer of electric streetcars.
The Putilov plant in Saint Petersburg started manufacturing trams in the 1800s. The MS series was developed during the Soviet period as streetcars expanded across Russian cities.
This preserved tram reflects the industrial achievements of Russian engineering and serves as a symbol of urban development in the mid-20th century.
The vehicle sits as a fixed monument at a specific location in town. Visitors can view the historical car from the outside and study the construction style of the Soviet era.
The MS-IV belongs to a series of trams that operated extensively throughout the Soviet Union, from Saint Petersburg to distant cities like Almaty and Astrakhan.
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