September - 11th Cut Glass Day!

On September 11, 1943, the first Soviet cut glass was produced at the glass factory in Gus-Khrustalny.

The design of the Soviet-style faceted glass is attributed to Vera Mukhina, the author of the monumental composition “Worker and Collective Farm Woman.” However, there is no documentary evidence of this. According to some reports, Vera Ignatievna developed the shape of the glass specifically for Soviet catering.

The “Mukhinsky” glass, thanks to the smooth ring running around the circumference and distinguishing it from a faceted glass of a traditional shape, turned out to be not only very durable, but also convenient for washing in dishwashers. Because of this, the Soviet glass was used for many years in canteens, on railway transport, and was also used in street vending machines selling carbonated drinks.

The dimensions of a standard faceted glass are 65 millimeters in diameter and 90 millimeters in height. The very first glass had 16 sides, which is considered today a “classic of the genre.” There are specimens with 12, 14, 18, 20 edges, as well as 17 edges (but they are not so typical, since it is easier to produce glasses with an even number of edges). At the bottom of the glass, as a rule, the price was squeezed out - 7 or 14 kopecks (that’s how much “20-sided ones” cost).