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Metro Stations

By: Raphael Mwangi

Metro Station

A metro station or subway station is a railway station for a rapid transit system, often known by names such as "metro", "underground" and "subway".

Definition

Top 16 Beautiful Metro Stations in Russia

Stations

1. Botanicheskaya (Botanical), Yekaterinburg – Opened in 2011

The roof design of this metro station is based on honeycombs representing the city’s nearby botanical gardens.

2 . Kremlevskaya (Kremlin), Kazan – Opened in 2005

The metro system was the seventh to open in Russia.

3 . Ploshchad Tukaya, Kazan – Opened in 2005

Located in the very center of the city, it's named after the square which carries the name of the famous Tatar poet Ğabdulla Tuqay Location.

4. Arbatskaya, Moscow – Opened in 1953

With an unusual change from the standard circular design, this station features low, square pylons faced with red marble and a high vaulted ceiling decorated with ornamental brackets, floral reliefs, and chandeliers.

5. Belorusskaya, Moscow – Opened in 1952

The metro station has low, white marble pylons, an elaborately patterned plaster ceiling, light fixtures supported by ornate scroll-shaped brackets, and a variety of decorations based on Belarusian themes.

6 .Elektrozavodskaya, Moscow – Opened in 1944

One of the most known stations of the system. Opened during the World War 2, it is one of the iconic symbols of Moscow’s metro system.

7. Kievskaya, Moscow – Opened in 1954

At Kievskaya station, both the mosaics and arches between the pylons are edged with elaborate gold-colored trim.

8. Komsomolskaya, Moscow – Opened in 1952

There is an imposing Baroque ceiling, with accompanying friezes, painted yellow.Supporting the enlarged barrel vault are 68 octagonal columns faced with white marble, and topped with baroque pilasters.

9. Mayakovskaya, Moscow – Opened in 1938

Considered to be one of the most beautiful in the system, the station is a fine example of Pre-world War 2 Stalinist Architecture and one of the most famous metro stations in the world.

10. Novoslobodskaya, Moscow – Opened in 1952

Novoslobodskaya metro station is best known for its 32 stained glass panels.

11. Park Pobedy, Moscow – Opened in 2003

Dedicated to victory over Nazism. With excellent decoration, it sits 84 metres underground making it the deepest metro station in Moscow and the third deepest in the world.

12. Slavyansky Bulvar, Moscow – Opened in 2008

At this metro station, internal walls are reveted with green Cuban marble “Verde Guatemala”, topped with aluminum profile and lighting elements.

13. Taganskaya, Moscow – Opened in 1950

This pylon station was built with the post-war flamboyance in mind. The overall design is based on the traditional Russian motives in decorations.

14. Pushkinskaya, Saint Petersburg – Opened in 1956

There is a monument in Pushkinskaya dedicated to the poet Alexander Pushkin.This station was the first USSR metro station with a memorial located under the ground.

15. Kirovsky Zavod, Saint Petersburg – Opened in 1955

The pavilion has a design typical for that time, classical style. Its shape resembles an ancient Greek temple and has a wide granite staircase.

16. Avtovo, Saint Petersburg – Opened in 1955

It was designed by architect Ye.A. Levinson and opened as part of the first St. Petersburg metro line on November 15, 1955.

Masterpiece

1. The RMS Titanic

Built on 31st May 1911 as the world's largest passenger ship of its time, the Titanic has made history for over 100 years now!

2. The Eiffel Tower

Built on 28th January 1887 in France, this tower is one of the world's most magnificent structure.

3. Statue of Liberty

The statue of Liberty gifted to the American people by France was unveiled on 28th October 1886.

4. The Golden Gate Bridge (San francisco)

Completed in 1937, the Golden Gate has a 4,200-foot-long suspension span, making it the world's longest suspension bridge.

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