Monument to the conquerors of the Northern routes

Which helicopters were used most often to access remote areas of Ugra? Of course, this is the Mi-8, well-known to many since childhood. However, the car located at the intersection of Torgovaya and Popova streets in Yugorsk is special. This is a military helicopter that was sent to «civil» service in 1999. The entire history of the mi-8's service in Iraq and the Soviet army is reflected in Its logbook, which can be found in the city Museum. The helicopter made its final flight on December 12, 2008. A year later, it was restored and made a city landmark. «Romantic» is the name of the locals. Why did the helicopter become a monument to the conquerors of the Northern routes? It's simple. During the development of the wild territories of Ugra, there were no roads and the only way to communicate with the outside world was through air routes. Helicopters were used to deliver mail, food, and various household items for oil workers, gas workers, and construction workers. In addition, the mi series served as passenger vessels. So on September 1, 2012, the day of the 50th anniversary of Yugorsk, the Mi-8 helicopter took pride of place in the city square as a symbol of the heroic work of the conquerors of Siberia.