Infographics: Legendary Baikal-Amur Mainline Turns 50, Marking Russia's Presence in Asia-Pacific
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Russia’s Baikal-Amur Mainline (BAM). What was initially intended as an alternative to the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway turned out to be one of the world’s longest railroads and prompted a shift in Russia’s economic and logistical impact in the Asia-Pacific region.