THE ROLE OF THE FISHING INDUSTRY OF VOLGA-CASPIAN BASIN IN THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR
The article examines the role of the fishing industry of Volga-Caspian basin for the victory in the Great Patriotic War. It is shown that the provision of the fighting army and the most important industrial centers with fish and fishery products has been an important factor of the victory. The Volga-Caspian fishing area was the main supplier of fish and fishery products producing more than half of this valuable product in the Soviet Union. The article shows the difficulties faced by industry professionals and ways to overcome them.