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Volga is a renowned automotive brand from Russia, produced by the Gorky Automobile Plant, also known as Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod (GAZ). The brand was established in October 1956, with the first Volga-branded car successfully assembled at the Gorky Automobile Plant in the former Soviet Union, named after the Volga River, the mother river of Russia. Volga cars were once widely used as official vehicles in socialist countries and were extremely common in Eastern Europe, China, North Korea, and other countries, symbolizing status and position, and were a source of pride for Soviet industry. Volga cars are known for their smooth lines, solid body structure, and comfortable interiors, especially the radiator grille known as the "shark's mouth" and the chrome deer-shaped car emblem, which made them beloved by many. During the Soviet era, Volga was hailed as the "pride of the Soviet automotive industry" and the "premium car of socialism," and was exported to 75 countries, including China. The Belgians called it the "tank on wheels," while the British referred to it as the "workhorse." Although over time, Volga's market share has faced challenges, it remains an important symbol of the Russian automotive industry, carrying the emotions and memories of several generations.