The Metropolitan is one of the unique sights of Moscow. Each station is a masterpiece of architecture and construction of regional significance. The history of the metro is rich in many legends and myths that attract travelers and city visitors from different countries.
History of the construction of the Moscow metro
The Moscow metro is a unique sight of the capital of the state. Its construction took several decades and gave rise to many disputes and controversies. Initially, it was supposed to build land lines, but for this it was necessary to dig up the weight of the city. The authorities could not allow this. Engineer - architect Veniamin Makovsky proposed a project for the construction of an underground railway line. The project was approved by Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin. The construction of the first line began in 1931.
The need to build a subway arose after a one-day traffic jam, when all transport stopped operating in Moscow. It was necessary to unload roads and highways. The metro is shrouded in many legends, secrets and myths. According to residents, the Moscow metro lives its own independent life like a city within a city.
The first metro line in the world was the line from Sokolniki station to Park Kultury station. In the late 1930s, new metro lines were opened, and the length of underground railways increased. Initially, the metro was named after L. M. Kaganovich, then V. I. Lenin. Since 1992, a large transport system has been formed, called the Moscow Metro.
Description of the Moscow metro
Metro stations are architectural masterpieces of Moscow. Each visitor can stroll through the stations as if through the lobbies of a palace. Each station is striking in its splendor. 44 metro stations are cultural objects of regional significance. The most beautiful stations of the Moscow metro are Kievskaya, Mayakovskaya, Revolution Square, Novoslobodskaya. Each station is a separate monument of architecture and construction, showing the skill of the engineers involved in the creation of the metro.
Moscow metro stations are like museum exhibits and amaze visitors with their splendor. "Kievskaya-Koltsevaya" gives the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful mosaic panels, stucco, decorated with wooden carvings, huge chandeliers - candelabra. At the Mayakovskaya station, thin columns were installed to support the roof, lined with stainless steel. The station is an example of architecture and construction in Moscow.
The lobbies of many other stations are a mix of styles and shapes. The presence of stucco, columns and other architectural components gives the stations a majestic appearance. Among the materials used to decorate the stations, there is marble, granite and precious Ural gems.
Each station deserves a separate tour.
Tours
The Moscow Metro is rich in many legends and myths, which tourists will learn about thanks to the guides. There are many different excursions on the territory of the metro. The guides tell residents and guests of the city about the history of the construction of the stations, the peculiarities of architectural compositions.
You can order excursions through the official website of the Metrotour excursion bureau. The bureau itself is located at the lobby of the Vystavochnaya metro station of the Filevskaya line of the Moscow metro. Its organizers offer several excursions to choose from.
Opening hours: The office is open from Monday to Saturday from 10.00 to 18.00. Sunday is a day off.
For more information about the metro, tourists can visit the People's Museum of the Moscow Metro. During the excursion, travelers can learn a lot of interesting things from the history of the Moscow metro, its unique architectural compositions. The admission price depends on the number of people in the group. For an individual visit, the entrance to the museum is free.
