Summary of DDR-Bau der Druschba-Trasse in der Ukraine, 1976

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This video discusses the construction of the DDR-Bau (a road construction project in the Ukraine) in 1976. The workers recount their experience of the project, describing the intense labor they put in over the course of just four days. The video also revisits the construction site six years later, to show how the project has come together.

• 00:00:00 This video shows construction of the DDR-Bau der Druschba-Trasse in the Ukraine in 1976. The construction was difficult due to the persistent rain, and the trassenbauer (railway builders) were forced to work in the mud for weeks. Despite the challenges, the trassenbauer were able to complete the construction. The final product is a successful example of the trassenbauer's ability to overcome difficult circumstances.
• 00:05:00 This video features a tour of the DDR-Bau (a construction project of the Druschba-Trasse) in Ukraine in 1976. While the construction of the road was difficult due to the harsh weather conditions, the workers persevered. The construction crews were forced to stop work due to bad weather conditions on day 2, but continued work the following day. On day 2, the rain was so heavy that the workers had to use raincoats and umbrellas. The most difficult part of the construction was the weather conditions, which made filming difficult. Despite the weather difficulties, the workers completed the project. The other construction crew had to stop work due to a lack of supplies on day 1. The supply chain for the construction of the road was set up for the first time and consisted of trucks transporting materials over a new route that was nearly 40 km long. The weight of the equipment made the journey difficult. The difficult part of the journey was the 92 degree turns. Near the end of the journey, the workers reached a checkpoint. There, they were met by representatives from the Autobahnbaukombinat (a government organization responsible for road construction). The representative told them that the road was now complete and that they should go home
• 00:10:00 The video discusses the construction of the DDR-Bau (a road construction project in the Ukraine) in 1976. The first train completed the project, and the second train was following shortly afterwards. The workers were told to stop, as the curve needed to be made much stronger. However, first the column had to go through a difficult hour-long concentration of work. Finally, the smooth route to asphalt. The video then goes on to discuss the people's reactions to the construction project. Some were not without concern for their homes, while others experienced it as a chance to reunite with friends. The workers themselves recount their experience of the project, describing the intense labor they put in over the course of just four days. They also mention the challenges of working with such precise machinery, and the importance of maintaining the tight seal between the layers of the pipe. Finally, the video revisits the construction site six years later, to show how the project has come together. The workers have learned how to work with new materials, and the project is now complete.
• 00:15:00 In this 1976 video, Günther Haas, a trassenbauer, describes his experience working on the DDR-Bau (Druschba-Trasse) in Ukraine. The work is arduous, but the men eventually get used to it and the feeling of being afraid dissipates over time. They are also proud of their work, which is unique at the time. The money question is not a major concern, as they are dedicated to the project itself.