Development of communication facilities in Kursk region in 1946-1975

Relevance . Regional means of communication, closely connected with the entire infrastructure of the city and being the main link in the coordination of all activities for the restoration and further development of the region, however, were not considered by local historians as a separate object of study. The development of communications was usually considered within the framework of a general study of the development of the Kursk region. In our opinion, this approach shows the interdependence of the development of the region and communications, while omitting the development of the industry as an independent unit, largely independent and in turn determining the standards of construction, electrification of the city, which has a serious impact on the development of mass culture of the population. Purpose . In the course of the study, to establish the main patterns within which the communications industry of the Kursk region developed in 1946-1975. Objectives . To study the changes that took place in the structures of telegraph, telephone and postal communications, television broadcasting and radio communications. Methodology . In the course of the work, such methods of scientific research as induction, analysis, synthesis, comparison were used. Results . In the course of the study, the main trends and problems in the development of communications in the region were identified. Conclusion . The study showed that the main problem was the lack of a clear plan for the development of the region's communications facilities. This led to contradictions with other structures and a large number of situations where funds were spent not on creating something new, but on remaking the old. The development of the industry was also slowed down by the lack of specialists with specialized education, a sufficient number of specially equipped and adapted premises for the activity. During the period under study, problems with staff turnover and the quality of public service were also not resolved.