Moscow Metro: Most worth seeing stations

Mayakovskaya (russ.: Маяковская) - 1938

This elegant station designed by the architect Alexei Dushkin won a Grand Prix at the New York World’s Fair 1938. The station named after a Russian poet Vladimir Majakovsky (1893-1930) impresses with its simple columns made of marble and stainless steel. Cupola mosaics show the achievements of the soviet aviation. As the German Army approached Moscow in 1941, Stalin held a speech here addressing the Supreme Soviet before sending Russian troops to the front.

Alexei Dushkin also designed the stations Kropotkinskaya (russ.: Кропоткинская) und Ploshchad Revolyutsii (russ.: Площадь Революции).

Kropotkinskaya (russ.: Кропоткинская) - 1935

This station is marked by its strict structure and colours. Pink-grey coloured granite floor harmonises perfectly with pale marble walls. Indirect lights give this station its special touch.

Ploshchad Revolyutsii – (russ.: Площадь Революции) – 1938

The main attraction of this station are life-size bronze statues arranged in pairs under 40 marble covered arches. They represent people who contributed to the success of the Soviet Union. Among them you find workers, soldiers, sailors, sportsmen, a mother with an infant as well as a girl reading a book.

Komsomolskaya (russ.: Комсомольская) - 1952

This monumental station has many different platforms and the longest escalator of the Moscow Metro -  80 meters. The Ring line station is decorated with eight gold mosaics, huge chandeliers and 72 marble columns.

Kievskaya (russ.: Киевская) - 1937 und 1954

The main theme of this station is the friendship between Russia and Ukraine. That is very well shown on mosaic pictures. Marble covered walls, ornaments and golden chandeliers give this station a touch of glamour. 

Novoslobodskaya (russ.: Новослободская) - 1950

Eye-catchers of this rather simple station are stained glass panels with motives of Russian tapestry. These backlit glass panels resemble church windows with daylight gleaming through.

Novokuznezkaya (russ.: Новокузнецкая) - 1943

This station is dedicated to the heroes of the Red Army. Along the walls one can see scenes from the Second World War. Torch-like lamps are placed in the middle of the hall.

Arbatskaya (russ.: Арбатская) - 1953

This station has a special entrance pavilion shaped like a Soviet star. The shape can be best seen from above, though.

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