Moscow Metro, Rapid transit network in Moscow, Russia.
Description
This network connects central Moscow with surrounding towns through 297 stations along more than 519 kilometers of track. Several ring lines intersect the radial routes, allowing passengers to change direction without traveling back through the historic center.
History
The first line began service in May 1935, linking thirteen stations over eleven kilometers from Sokolniki to Park Kultury. During the war, some platforms functioned as shelters, and expansion continued steadily in later decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Culture
Commuters often pause at certain platforms to admire the mosaics, chandeliers, and reliefs that reflect Soviet design ideals. Locals treat these decorated halls as part of everyday life rather than as monuments, moving through them with familiarity while visitors stop to photograph the art.
Practical
Trains arrive every 80 seconds or so during busy hours, and announcements usually appear in Russian and sometimes in English. Many platforms have elevators or ramps, and small shops or food stands are common in the larger halls.
Did you know?
At Park Pobedy, the platforms sit 73 meters underground, with escalators stretching 126 meters (414 feet) that take more than three minutes to ride. Construction at this depth presented serious challenges, delaying the opening until 2003.
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