All Aboard! Moscow Metro Celebrates Its 88th Anniversary As We Look At Life Underground
All Aboard! Moscow Metro Celebrates Its 88th Anniversary As We Look At Life Underground
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The Moscow Metro is a rapid transport system serving the Russian capital. It is the busiest metro system in Europe and the fifth-busiest in the world, with an average intake of 7 million passengers every day.
Moscow Metro is celebrating the 88th anniversary of its opening on 15 May. The metro has been an integral part of the city's transportation infrastructure since opening in 1935. It has expanded significantly since then, with more than 250 stations and 14 lines covering a total length of more than 400km.Take a look at Moscow's metro in Sputnik's archive gallery:
The Moscow Metro is a rapid transport system serving the Russian capital. It is the busiest metro system in Europe and the fifth-busiest in the world, with an average intake of 7 million passengers every day.
Moscow Metro is celebrating the 88th anniversary of its opening on 15 May. The metro has been an integral part of the city's transportation infrastructure since opening in 1935. It has expanded significantly since then, with more than 250 stations and 14 lines covering a total length of more than 400km.
Take a look at Moscow's metro in Sputnik's archive gallery:
The metro was opened in 1935 and served as a bomb shelter during the Great Patriotic War. Many stations were used as air-raid shelters during this time.
Above: Muscovites in the underground hall of Mayakovskaya station during an air raid.
Moscow Metro is also known for its efficiency and reliability. Trains run every 90 seconds in peak hours, ensuring that passengers can get to their destination quickly and easily.
Above: Moscow Metro's first train makes a trial run.
Each station has its own distinct style, reflecting different periods of Soviet history and showcasing the creativity and skill of prominent architects and artists.
The Moscow Metro is renowned for its unique architecture and design. Many of its stations are considered works of art, featuring ornate decorations, intricate mosaics, and stunning sculptures.
Above: Passengers at Moscow Metro's Aviamotornaya station.
Passengers at Taganskaya station which was opened in 1950. The pylons of the central hall are covered with light marble and decorated with gilded majolica panels depicting soldiers of the Soviet Army. The floor is lined with red and grey granite.
