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The research aims to explore the essential role of the rear in the Great Patriotic War and its relationship with the front.

April 5, 2026

Integral Connection Between the Rear and the Front During the Great Patriotic War

NGNatalia GaletkinaAcademy of the State Fire Service EMERCOM of Russia ABAlexander BolotinAcademy of the State Fire Service EMERCOM of Russia VIVladislav IvanovAcademy of the State Fire Service EMERCOM of Russia

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The research aims to explore the essential role of the rear in the Great Patriotic War and its relationship with the front.
Analyzed historical perspectives on the Soviet rear during the war
Examined evacuation of industry and weapons production efforts
Considered contributions of labor by women and adolescents
Investigated technological advancements in metallurgy and tank production
Evaluated the resolution of the food crisis and cultural contributions
Victory was tied to the unity of the army and the population
Successful evacuation of industries supported the war effort
Innovations in metallurgy and tank building enhanced military capabilities
Heroic contributions from civilians, particularly women and youth, were notable
Science and culture played a significant role in supporting the war effort

Abstract

The article's authors analyze the role of the rear in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945 and conclude that Victory would have been impossible without the monolithic unity of the army and the people. The article examines the phenomenon of the Soviet rear from several perspectives. These include the unprecedented evacuation of industry and the launch of weapons production «on the fly» the technological breakthroughs in metallurgy and tank building, the heroic labor of women and adolescents, the resolution of the food crisis, and the contributions of science, medicine, and culture to achieving Victory.

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