IL-62 - an affordable luxury flight for a Soviet citizen

It seems incredible now, but Soviet people, from the 50s to the end of the 80s, did not see anything luxurious in flying. Civil aviation developed rapidly. Passengers flew en masse not only to other Soviet republics, but also to regional centers. Yes, local aviation and "Kukuruzniki" worked at full capacity. But long-haul jets aircraft did not exist. It seemed that the necessary technologies were available, moreover, they had long been tested in military aviation. But there was no need - its citizens rarely found themselves far from their native Soviet country.

In 1963 the situation changed radically. Il-62 appeared - a jet aircraft that became a standard. This aircraft was in no way inferior to foreign counterparts, like the Boeing 707. Many Russians still fondly remember the Il-62. On long-haul flights they were even fed twice. For some reason, these nuances stuck in my memory. And also comfort, polite stewardesses, and the atmosphere was sincere. In general, we suggest recalling the history of the appearance and dominance of the Il-62 in Soviet airspace. Thanks to the author of the SkyShips channel, this is possible.