The tradition of watchmaking in Russia dates back to the 18th century, when Emperor Peter the Great established the Imperial Peterhof Factory. The USSR was once the second-most prolific producer after Switzerland, bringing unique know-how to timekeeping. On this episode, we clock in at the Raketa watchmaking factory to see the largest private collection of Soviet watches in the world and meet a true master in his field – inventor Konstantin Chaykin. Join Inland Visions to find out what makes Russia tick!