Construction site of Baikonur (1955)

Photos: Tents in the desert; Builders site in Baikonur, the construction of the landfill in the desert, streets and homes.

The train on the way.

Fireman throws coal into the furnace.

Riding a train on rails (from bottom).

The construction of Baikonur, the excavator works.

Kazakhs look.

Bucket scoops the ground.

Tractors dub land polygon.

Photo: SP Korolev with the military on the ground.

Photo: Gen.

GM Shubnikov.