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Togliatti

Togliatti is a city in Italy known for its connection to the automotive industry, especially as the home of the Fiat car manufacturing plant. Named after Italian politician Palmiro Togliatti, a prominent communist leader, the city symbolizes the influence of politics on industry in post-war Italy. Established as a town in the 1950s, Togliatti has played a significant role in the economic development of the region, contributing to Italy's reputation as a major player in global automobile production. Its name reflects Italy's complex political history, intertwined with industrial growth and labor movements.