The activities of the Krasnodar Cotton Mill in the period of the 60s-70s of the XX century and its contribution to the development of the infrastructure of the city of Krasnodar

the article is devoted to the activities of the Krasnodar Cotton Mill during the 1960s – 1970s. The purpose of this study is to analyze the functioning of the Krasnodar cotton Mill in the context of the historical process, to identify the real extent of its impact not only on improving the infrastructure of the city of Krasnodara, but also on the fate of people associated with this enterprise. To achieve the goal, the following tasks were set: a description of the activities of the Krasnodar cotton mill in the period of the 60s – 70s of the XX century; an analysis of the contribution of the enterprise to the development of urban infrastructure; drawing up a list of workshops; establishment of the schedule of activities of the combine. As part of the work on the article, various scientific sources were used, among which are: materials from city newspapers, including the newspaper "For Communist Labor", published at the combine; archival materials; regulatory and legal documentation; data from the personal archives of employees of the enterprise. Interviews were conducted with former employees or residents of the Krasnodar Cotton Mill microdistrict. The practical significance of the work lies in the possibility of using the selected material in the framework of a general study of the textile industry in the USSR. It can also be useful in analyzing local history material. The scientific novelty is expressed in the analysis of the functioning of a particular enterprise, its impact on the fate of Krasnodar residents, on the development of urban infrastructure. The materials directly related to the activities of the Krasnodar Cotton Mill in general and pile production in particular are presented. In the course of the research, it was concluded that the Krasnodar Cotton Mill had a huge impact on the textile industry of the USSR as a whole and on the infrastructure of the city of Krasnodar in particular.

cotton industry, Krasnodar cotton mill, infrastructure development, operation of the enterprise, pile production