Moskvitch was a Soviet and later Russian automaker founded in 1930. Originally state-owned, the company became privatized in the 1990s. It was best known for producing small, budget-friendly cars, primarily for the domestic market. Moskvitch operated mainly in Russia and had a significant presence in Eastern Europe. Production ceased in 2002, and the brand officially became defunct in 2006. In 2022, the company resumed production.