Trucks - Russia / USSR: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Frontlenker aus Russland - GAZ, MAZ und Co.

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This illustrated book focuses on cab-over-engine trucks from ZIS, ZIL, MAZ, BelAZ, GAZ, and others, which the former Soviet Union used in its efforts to compete on the global market. It includes vehicles produced not only in Russia, but also in the former Soviet republics of Ukraine and Belarus.

The variety of types, models, and series was vast - reflecting the size of the country itself - and full documentation is scarce. Despite this, Frank Rönicke succeeds in bringing order to the complex history of Soviet cab-over-engine truck development. The book presents the most important models with clear text and rare images.

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Author:	Frank Rönicke
Details:	128 pages, 11.4 x 8.5 x 0.55 in (29 x 21.5 x 1.4 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	220 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2025)
ISBN:	9783613047600

Lastwagen & Busse Osteuropas

This book is dedicated to the trucks and buses of Eastern Europe, with the focus on the economic area of the former Eastern Bloc with the CMEA states (Bulgaria, CSSR, GDR, Poland, Romania, Soviet Union and Hungary) as well as Yugoslavia.
Michael Dünnebier gained first-hand information through personal impressions during numerous visits to Eastern European manufacturing plants, at trade fairs and exhibitions, and through discussions with company employees.

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The focus of the study is on the history of the company and its type, especially during the planned economy period. However, the further history of the companies and the transition to the market economy up to the present day are also presented.

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Author:	Michael Dünnebier
Details:	320 pages, 10.4 x 9.1 in (26.5 x 23 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	650 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2019)
ISBN:	9783613042032

Russlands schwere Hauber - Ural, KrAZ & Co. - Die großen Lkw der UdSSR

The history of the Soviet truck industry began with licensed designs from Italy and the United States but gained momentum only after World War II.
Like in many regions, conventional trucks with long hoods dominated the appearance of Soviet heavy vehicles, as they were seen as more suitable for long distances and rough terrain. In contrast, cab-over-engine trucks became standard in the West from the 1970s onward.

The political changes of the early 1990s ended the Soviet Union but not the popularity of hooded trucks in Eastern Europe. These vehicles remained common in the region's truck manufacturing well into the 2000s.
This illustrated book by Frank Rönicke focuses on Soviet heavy-duty hooded trucks, especially those used by the East German NVA. It covers key manufacturers such as Ural, KrAZ, ZIS, ZIL, MAZ, and BelAZ.

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Author:	Frank Rönicke
Details:	144 pages, 11.2 x 8.5 x 0.63 in (28.5 x 21.5 x 1.6 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	220 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2024)
ISBN:	9783613046900

Samochody użytkowe RWPG

This is the first Polish publication covering commercial vehicles produced in Comecon countries, the Eastern Bloc, from after World War II until 1990.

The author explains the structure of Comecon and defines commercial vehicles. He presents the manufacturers, their production focus, and selected models of vans, trucks, and buses, including their design, operation, and technical specifications.

Vehicles are grouped by country: Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, the German Democratic Republic, Poland, Romania, Hungary, and the Soviet Union. Each manufacturer and its vehicles are introduced with background chapters on the development of the automotive industry in that country.

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Author:	Zdzisław Podbielski
Details:	184 pages, 11.4 x 8.1 in (29 x 20.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	Polish
Publisher:	Dom Wydawniczy Księży Młyn (PL, 2023)
ISBN:	9788377297155