Russia Launches Immersive Digital Reenactments of WWII Industrial Evacuations

Using cutting‑edge 3D models and interactive exhibits, a new Russian project aims to bring the massive wartime relocation of factories and people vividly to life for today’s youth.

In honor of the 84th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s 1941 mass industrial relocation, the Sverdlovsk Railway and a national historical community have unveiled “Ural — Evacuation. Victory.” This initiative will employ digital reconstructions of wartime rail hubs, archive‑based 3D models, and immersive tours to illustrate the extraordinary scale of factory and civilian movements to the eastern rear.

Project developers plan to integrate educational programs and interactive formats tailored for younger audiences. Drawing on original documents and period photographs, they’ve already begun mapping out a detailed “road map” for launch.

The team points to the success of the “Russia — My History. Sverdlovsk Oblast” multimedia park, where visitors explore 3D battle reconstructions, a dome cinema, “living books,” and thousands of period artifacts — all powered by the latest sensor tables, lightboxes, projectors, and tablets. This blend of real exhibits and digital storytelling has proven effective at sparking youth interest in national history.

Organizers will collaborate with historians, university students, and volunteers to ensure scholarly accuracy and community engagement. Beyond preserving heroic memories, the project aspires to foster among young Russians a deep appreciation of how these WWII-era efforts shaped their nation’s future.