Maryina Roshcha, Moscow Metro station, Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya Line
Maryina Roshcha is a metro station in Moscow, part of the Big Circle Line that links different districts of the city. The platform sits deep underground, and the walls and ceilings are curved and light-colored, making the space feel open despite the depth.
Construction started in 2011 and required tunneling equipment to dig through the deep underground layers. The station opened in 2023 as part of a broader effort to extend and modernize Moscow's ring metro system.
The name Maryina Roshcha means "Mary's Grove" in Russian, recalling the forest that once covered this part of Moscow. Inside, the walls carry motifs drawn from Russian porcelain traditions, giving the daily commuter space an unusual visual character.
Getting down to the platform involves very long escalators or lifts, so it is worth wearing comfortable shoes. Signage inside is clear, and digital screens help with orientation throughout the station.
The above-ground entrance was designed by architects Ivan Kolmanok and Alexander Tomashenko as a glass structure with bubble-like forms that appear to float just above the pavement. This unusual profile makes the entrance a recognizable landmark in the street scene of the neighborhood.
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