On November 15, 1957, Russia made its first flight. The largest passenger plane in the world, 32 world aviation records, a practical range of 9720 km, 2 decks, 3 salons, 4 cabins (12 berths) - and a cook as part of the crew. During the flight operation, Tu-114 aircraft were only part of the fleet of Aeroflot and Japan Airlines. In addition, the Tu-114 was also used for long-haul flights by senior officials of the Soviet Union and various government delegations, for long-distance demonstrations and commercial flights in the Soviet Union, to the USA, Canada, India and African countries. The cessation of operation in civil aviation of the Tu-114 occurred ten years after the end of serial production, in December 1976.