August 11

On August 11, 1959, Sheremetyevo International Airport inaugurated operations as the Soviet Union's second major airport. Located northwest of Moscow, it was designed to serve growing international travel demands and demonstrate Soviet engineering. The airport featured modern terminals, runways capable of handling jet aircraft, and facilities for global passenger service. Over the years, Sheremetyevo expanded with new terminals and cargo complexes, becoming a key gateway between Russia and the world. It played a vital role during the Cold War in facilitating diplomatic and civilian flights. Today, Sheremetyevo remains one of Russia's busiest airports, linking Moscow to dozens of countries worldwide.