Begovaya, Moscow Metro station
Begovaya is a metro station in Moscow located between Ulitsa 1905 Goda and Polezhaevskaya stations. The station features two rows of 26 columns each, spaced roughly 6.5 meters apart, with light-colored marble walls and a dark granite floor throughout the hall.
The station opened on December 30, 1972, during the Soviet expansion of Moscow's metro network. It was constructed using prefabricated components following a standard design, enabling rapid construction while reflecting the modernization efforts of that era.
The station's name derives from the Bega district, which got its name from a historical horse racing venue where people once attended equestrian events. The walls feature mosaics and sculptures depicting horse racing and horsemanship, reflecting this sporting heritage.
The station has two entrances: one leads to Begovaya Street and the third transport ring, while the other connects to Khoroshevskoye Highway and Rozanova Street. Staircases and escalators link the levels, enabling quick movement between platforms and street level.
Unlike many contemporary metro stations, the original ceramic tiles on the platform walls were later replaced with marble, giving the station a more elegant appearance. This renovation shows how Soviet infrastructure was subtly updated over time while preserving the original design.
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