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The Russian Railway Museum’s collection has been enriched with relics from Boris Salambekov’s family
The Russian Railway Museum’s collection has been enriched with the highest state awards of Boris Salambekov, the former head of the Oktyabrskaya Railway. Boris Konstantinovich’s widow, Nina Yefimovna, donated the Gold Star of the Hero of Socialist Labor, two Orders of Lenin, the Order of the Patriotic War, First Class, the Medal “For the Defense of Leningrad,” three “Honorary Railway Worker” badges, and numerous materials from his personal archive.
The Russian Railway Museum’s collection has been enriched with the highest state awards of Boris Salambekov, the former head of the Oktyabrskaya Railway. Boris Konstantinovich’s widow, Nina Yefimovna, donated the Gold Star of the Hero of Socialist Labor, two Orders of Lenin, the Order of the Patriotic War, First Class, the Medal “For the Defense of Leningrad,” three “Honorary Railway Worker” badges, and numerous materials from his personal archive.
Boris Konstantinovich Salambekov headed the Oktyabrskaya Railway from 1942 to 1946. During those extremely difficult years, the Road of Victory—a 33-kilometer line between Shlisselburg and Polyany—was built. Under his leadership, rail traffic was also restored on liberated sections of the line, and highly complex military cargo shipments were carried out.
Boris Salambekov devoted his life to the railway. His biography is filled with heroic and dramatic events, and stories of his outstanding personal qualities and courage are known to every railway worker.
“The relics connected with Boris Konstantinovich Salambekov are priceless. This legendary railway worker took charge of the vital Oktyabrskaya main line at the most difficult time for the country. The fact that Leningrad held out was due in no small part to Boris Konstantinovich’s contribution. Every award and document bears witness to his determination, resilience, and clarity of thought. We are grateful to Nina Yefimovna for her trust. We will do everything possible to ensure that the memory of Boris Konstantinovich’s feat and that of Leningrad’s railway workers lives on for centuries,” said Dmitry Golovkin, Director of the Russian Railway Museum.
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08/17/2026 12:00:00 am
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08/17/2026 11:59:59 pm
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The Russian Railway Museum’s collection has been enriched with the highest state awards of Boris Salambekov, the former head of the Oktyabrskaya Railway. Boris Konstantinovich’s widow, Nina Yefimovna, donated the Gold Star of the Hero of Socialist Labor, two Orders of Lenin, the Order of the Patriotic War, First Class, the Medal “For the Defense of Leningrad,” three “Honorary Railway Worker” badges, and numerous materials from his personal archive.
Boris Konstantinovich Salambekov headed the Oktyabrskaya Railway from 1942 to 1946. During those extremely difficult years, the Road of Victory—a 33-kilometer line between Shlisselburg and Polyany—was built. Under his leadership, rail traffic was also restored on liberated sections of the line, and highly complex military cargo shipments were carried out.
Boris Salambekov devoted his life to the railway. His biography is filled with heroic and dramatic events, and stories of his outstanding personal qualities and courage are known to every railway worker.
“The relics connected with Boris Konstantinovich Salambekov are priceless. This legendary railway worker took charge of the vital Oktyabrskaya main line at the most difficult time for the country. The fact that Leningrad held out was due in no small part to Boris Konstantinovich’s contribution. Every award and document bears witness to his determination, resilience, and clarity of thought. We are grateful to Nina Yefimovna for her trust. We will do everything possible to ensure that the memory of Boris Konstantinovich’s feat and that of Leningrad’s railway workers lives on for centuries,” said Dmitry Golovkin, Director of the Russian Railway Museum.