According to his company's owner Stuart Dean, in 1937 only unexpected Soviet contract for the installation of the statue of the "New Soviet Man " was able to save their company from bankruptcy. The yard was the height of the Great Depression and contractors to stand in line for the opportunity to work on the construction of the exhibition.
1. Weight of the head is 5 tons .
3-8. Unloading the ANT -25 from the ship to the airport Floyd Bennett Field.
At the airport he unzipped , partially assembled and prepared for long-term participation in the exhibition.
Then transported to the Fairgrounds .
After transporting it finally collected and placed on a special pedestal .
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