Description: The Moscow subway or metro as it is called in Russia is very well developed and is truly a reflection of the times it was built in. The first stations were built in mid 1930's and they are great examples of both Art Deco and their own time: marble and granite, statues of the soldiers, workers, unbelievable frescoes and mosaics on the ceilings and cathedral-like walls. The first line was opened in 1935 and the lines and stations were continuously added. The construction of new stations continues today as the city limits grow and more suburbs gradually become parts of Moscow. The stations built in the 1960's have more modern style and not as much decor.
The lines have different colors and this way it is very easy to figure out which one you need. There are a green, purple, blue and light blue, red, orange and yellow, and grey lines and there is also a radial brown line that kind of shows the limits of the city center. The trains run very often and you can see on the tableau in the front how long it has been since the last train. You don't need to pay for the transfer to another line anywhere. The names of the stations have also become a reflection of the time they were built. They used to carry names of Karl Marx and the revolution - now many were renamed, and if you haven't been in Moscow for a while be prepared: most of the stations in the city center now have different names. So find the most current map of Moscow metro and study before you go.
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