Muzey Izhevskogo Avtomobil'nogo Zavoda
About This Museum
People don't just wander into the Muzey Izhevskogo Avtomobil'nogo Zavoda by accident; they come with a purpose, drawn by a deep-seated curiosity about the machines that defined an era of Soviet industry. Stepping inside feels like entering a time capsule dedicated to metal and muscle, where the air carries the faint, nostalgic scent of oil and aged leather. The heart of the experience is its parade of Izhevsk's own, from humble first-run sedans to the iconic IZH Kombi, a workhorse wagon familiar on every Soviet street. It’s less a sterile exhibition and more a passionate family album for a city built on wheels.
Collection Highlights
You can't miss the IZH-2125 Kombi, its boxy green body looking ready for another trip to the dacha, or the sleek IZH-Planeta Sport motorcycle, a testament to speed and simpler engineering. One of the real treasures is seeing the very first IZH car ever produced, parked proudly as a monument to where it all began.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away on the factory grounds at Avtozavodskaya Ulitsa, 5А, so it feels like you're getting a backstage pass. Just check their hours before you go, as it's not your typical downtown museum.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is pure functionalist Soviet-era industrial—a no-nonsense structure of concrete and glass that looks like it could have been an administrative office or a design bureau, which honestly makes it the perfect setting.
Contact & Location
Address: 426068, Восточный, Устиновский район, городской округ Ижевск, Удмуртия, Приволжский федеральный округ, Россия
Phone: +7 912 053-02-53
