Moscow Metro

A tour of the Moscow metro is one of the best things to do there. You encounter a different universe as you descend underground. Stalin envisioned a grand and beautiful Soviet Union, with the metro stations in Moscow serving as the people's palaces.

Moscow is one of the busiest, most efficient, and most visually appealing metro networks in the world. In actuality, it resembles a museum more than a piece of art. Additionally, it is a very affordable museum because all you need is a single, less than $1 metro token.

Planning and Architecture: 

In the early 1930s, plans to build a Moscow metro system began taking shape. It was necessary to move workers affordably and effectively, and as Moscow's traffic was already heavy, it made sense to use the underground system.

The Soviets had never attempted such a thing before, which was the main issue. Stalin wished for the Moscow Metro to be luxurious as a result. The people's palaces were to extol the Soviet system and arouse awe in those who entered.

It was a massive, well-planned system, and while each station had to adhere to Soviet architectural ideals, it also had its personality. Both the metro system's magnificent appearance and its intricate features are beautiful in Moscow.

The Moscow Metro stations were designed to feel opulent with their crystal chandeliers, high ceilings, and white marble, but each one also includes distinctive mosaics, bas reliefs, and statues that depict various Soviet emblems. They reminded the populace of Soviet philosophy.

In 1935, the Soviet Union's first metro system opened its doors in Moscow. Later, the metro systems in St. Petersburg, Kiev, Tbilisi, Tashkent, Yerevan, and Baku followed.

How to Access the Platforms?

• You can enter the Metro through turnstiles that have a card reader from the ticketing area; some stations have older turnstiles, while others have more contemporary ones.
• Put your card on the card reader after going through the turnstile. The light will change from red to green to let you know that you can pass. You can view your remaining trip total or unpaid balance on the reader's screen.
• One should simply wait for passengers to disembark before getting off the train once it arrives. Be careful not to get too pushed around because it might get busy during rush hour. The doors close quickly, thus the most crucial thing is to rush to them and enter the ship while they are still open.
• Simply exit the train when you have reached your destination, then seek at the sign that reads, 'Exit to the city via the escalator up.' Several city exits are available for you to use.