Synopsis

The Trans-Siberian Railroad stands as the longest, most costly, and intricate railway ever constructed. Commissioned by the Czar late in the 19th century with the aim of preserving his empire and uniting his nation, its construction nearly fractured Russia itself. Conceived partly for military purposes, the railroad ignited conflict, traversed vast stretches of perilous landscape, and suffered from crippling logistical and economic setbacks. A bitter irony lies in the fact that those deemed “ene