The Trans-Siberian Railway is the world's longest rail network, with a mainline extending 9,288 kilometers across Russia from Moscow to Vladivostok
After connecting to Nakhodka, the total length of the Trans-Siberian Railway increases to 9,441 kilometers
The railway is significant for the military history of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union and has been vital for economic development and regional growth in Siberia
A journey from Moscow to Vladivostok on the Trans-Siberian Railroad takes seven consecutive days, covering eight time zones
The route offers scenic views of the Ural Mountains and passes through Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk on the Ob River, and Krasnoyarsk on the Yenisey River
The Ural Mountains region, traversed by the railway, contains 48 species of economically valuable ores and minerals
There are three main routes of the Trans-Siberian Railroad: the main line from Moscow to Vladivostok, a second route to Ulan-Ude, and a third that reaches Harbin and Mudanjiang in China before ending in Vladivostok
The harsh winter weather in Siberia previously hindered regional development due to the lack of transportation
The construction of the Trans-Siberian Railroad was prompted by the need for a reliable transportation system following the completion of the Saint Petersburg–Moscow Railway in 1851
The Trans-Siberian Railway has played a crucial role in opening up Siberia to development and connecting it to the rest of Russia and the world