The USSR produced many cars, unfortunately, mostly trucks. There were enough of them for all organizations, but with passenger models, the situation from the 60s until the end of the country's existence remained tense. Everyone could not buy a car, although the people had money. Such is the planned economy, but there is wine and export in that - first of all, Soviet cars were received by foreigners. They paid in foreign currency, and the Soviet Union needed it. However, they helped the USSR with cars and motorcycles of the countries of the socialist camp. Many people remember the famous "Java" from Czechoslovakia. And the Hungarian "Ikarus" generally became the hallmark of Soviet cities.
Most of all, the USSR needed minibuses. Few of them were produced in the country. Only UAZ "Loaf", YerAZy and "Rafiki". The latter were especially appreciated. However, none of the above still fell into private hands. Yes, and it could not - minibuses were required by government agencies. One of the characteristic vans of the Soviet period is the Polish ZUK. He is far from the sophistication of "Rafik", but he is not as specific as "Loaf". Once the car caused envy and admiration. Now he seems impossibly miserable. The author of the channel "Ivan Zenkevich PRO Cars" will help you remember your youth.
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