Faceted Glass Day is celebrated in Russia on September 11

The first Soviet faceted glass was produced at the glass factory in Gus-Khrustalny on September 11, 1943.

The design of the Soviet-style faceted glass is attributed to Vera Mukhina, the author of the monumental composition "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman". However, there is no documentary evidence to support this. According to some sources, Vera Ignatyevna developed the shape of the glass specifically for Soviet public catering.

The "Mukhinsky" glass, thanks to the smooth ring running along the circumference and distinguishing it from the traditionally shaped faceted glass, turned out to be not only very durable, but also convenient for washing in dishwashers. Due to 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 a "classic" today. There are also examples with 12, 14, 18, 20 sides, and 17 sides (but they are not so typical, since it is easier to produce glasses with an even number of sides). The price was usually stamped on the bottom of the glass - 7 or 14 kopecks (that's how much the "20-sided" glasses cost).