In the past, the main area for Russian iron production was the
Tula region. However, during the early 18th century, there was a shift towards developing the industrial capabilities of the Urals, resulting in more than doubling Russia's iron production. File:IlshatS_zavod_na_zakate.JPG| Beloretsk Iron and Steel Works File:IlshatS_zavod.JPG| Beloretsk Iron and Steel Works File:Beloretsk BMK.jpg| Beloretsk Iron and Steel Works ==References==