Some metro stations only have loads of marble but some of them are simply amazing revolution square with its bronze statues, others with stained glass, another depicting the history of russia in mosaics, another with pictures of the ukraine etc. The rules themselves are not to be shortened or altered in any way per resolution 844 of the moscow city council dated september 16, 2008. Sep 20, 20 tips for using the moscow metro by jennifer dombrowski 28 comments moscow tops the list of the worlds worst traffic and after seeing the streets in a continuous state of traffic jam all hours of the day, we believe it. Moscow monorail key to symbols 1 terminus metro station 1 2 interchanges separate stations with pedestrian connections between platforms crossplatform interchange monorail station outofstation interchange main railway terminal aeroexpress international airport. On moscow map 360 you can download in pdf or print useful and practical maps of moscow in russia. Vancouverbased photographer david burdeny has always loved extravagant spaces. Glory of moscows 80yearold subway tainted by stalin. The moscow metro serves the moscow metropolitan area and is one of the worlds most used metro systems. Official moscow metro map russian moscow russia mappery. Exploring moscows majestic metro stations atlas obscura. The moscow metro is the most popular and, that is why, the most overcrowded public transport facility of the city. Moscow metro stations ofthemoscow metro underground palaces ofmoscowmake oneofthemain sights ofacity.
The data is only saved locally on your computer and never transferred to us. May 31, 2017 the metro sign is seen at the entrance to vdnkh metro station, with the monument to the conquerors of space seen in the background, in moscow on june 2, 2016. Many of the elegant stations are marblefaced, frescoed, gilded works of art. Are you searching for a free downloadable and printable city map of moscow. The list of moscow metro rules is mandatory for every metro car. A modern city should have a modern transport system. Easy mobile topping up of travel cards is a great alternative for queueing at ticket kiosks. Serie 2000a y 2000b, serie 7000, serie 8000 del primer y segundo lote, seri.
Moscow metro, monorail and monorail central circle system. Moscow transport strategy main goals and achievements unece. To help you move into the city, you may use the transport maps of moscow operated by moskovsky metropoliten, ppk and mosgortrans. Metro met po rechnoy vokzal peqh0171 bok3an vodny stadion boahblvl ctaahoh voykovskaya bovikobckaq sokol co koji aeroport aaponopt 817. It is the northwestern terminus of the taganskokrasnopresnenskaya line. To the north of the station is the planernoye depot, which opened with the. Mar 24, 2014 changes in moscow metro march 24, 2014 0 comment frunzenskaya, rigskaya and kievskaya station of arbatpokrovskaya line will be reconstructed within a year. Planernaya 851a nnahephaq skhodnenskaya cxoahehckaq tushinskaya tyl. Aeroexpress train we advise you to choose an aeroexpress train that goes to the metro station near to the center. You will see examples of stations of different periods.
How to use the moscow metro and what stations to visit. Jun 02, 2015 glory of moscow s 80yearold subway tainted by stalin connections. Parallels the system was considered a triumph by the soviets, but was built by the same ruthless means that helped cause a. Moscow metro, monorail and monorail central circle system map. An introduction to the design of the moscow metro in the stalin period. Just in case you need a paper map i have discovered with realy difficulty.
Currently, there are over 150 stations including transition stations of the moscow metro. The electronic moscow metro map is free for use by individuals and companies. The construction of the subway and the plan for the city of. It is also the biggest metro system of russia and one of the biggest underground transport networks in the world. The only good thing about the citys transport is the famous moscow metro, which is very efficient, fast, and is so beautiful it could well be a museum. Travel guide to all touristic sites, museums and architecture of moscow. It is not only beautiful, but also cheap, reliable and runs on time. Moscow metro is not just the perfect way of commuting in the city but a wonderful work of art. The moscow metro seventeen moments in soviet history. Moscow public transportation is horrible and the city is immersed in the constant traffic jams, so dont even attempt to go overground during the peak hours 8 to 11 am and 5 to 8 pm. Today, it carries over 9 million passengers a day which accounts for 56% of the capitals public transport load. May 12, 2016 exploring moscows majestic metro stations history, symbolism, and beauty beneath russias capital. Moscow became the capital of russia and the soviet union after the revolution of 1917. To find out more about the history of the moscow metro, read.
Metro offers an interactive metro map with route times and trip planning that accounts for closed stations and entrances. For the first time in the history the list is laid out in a welcoming way. This sixth longest metro system in a world consists of 16 lines and over 230 stations including the moscow monorail. The most used travel card in moscow is the troika card, which can be used to pay on most of the capital citys public transit systems. Updated metro maps available for viewing, printing and downloading. This pdf is uploaded to better present the authors intended font style and text alignments due to the fact that the svg version may look too different on different platform. Moscow metro system a work of art moscow metro, moscow. In 1932 construction of moscow s metro began as a piece of art with elegant and huge stations. The moscow metro is a rapid transit system serving moscow, russia. Moscows metro stations in pictures art and design the. Map with stations in russian and english moscow forum. The network includes 12 metro lines, 10 commuter rail lines and 50 tram lines. Every decade in the history of the moscow metro has been different. It functions as a separate organism, but is, no matter what, an irreplaceable part of the city.
The station was the northernmost in the metro system until the opening of medvedkovo in 1978. Development of moscow metro, moscow central circle. In moscow the metro is often the fastest way to get around the city compared to other means of public transportation, taxis or driving. May, 2016 the shchusev state museum of architecture presents an exhibition of original plans and photos of the moscow metro. Oct 28, 2017 we saw 5 metro stations as part of a moscow private tours guided tour.
Over the years the moscow metro system is one that has truly been transformed. Moscow metro moscow, russia transportation lonely planet. The subterranean world has always captured our imagination. In addition to the troika card, it is possible to use a visa or mastercard to pay and go directly through the turnstiles. Tips for using the moscow metro luxe adventure traveler. Getting around moscow by metro and public transport way to. I would advise you to print this version, although you can also find copies of the map in the moscow metro.
There are 200 metro stations in the city, thus making the city very accessible. Oct 31, 2015 vancouverbased photographer david burdeny has always loved extravagant spaces. Planernaya metro station is located at planernaya street in moscow s severnoye tushino district. In this article you will find a selection of 10 official tourist maps of moscow, in pdf format, which you can download and print. The moscow metro also known as the peoples palace was inaugurated in 1935 in the era of stalin. Pdf an introduction to the design of the moscow metro in. Highresolution map of moscow subway for free download and print. Do you need a tourist map that can be saved as a pdf and includes all the top highlights you want to visit. Stations ofthecapital metro arethemonuments ofarchitecture inseparably linked with history ofmoscow. Getting acquainted with the metro official web site providing most crucial and up to date information in. They aredistinguished byareally palatial magnificence ofvestibules andunderground halls. I like the idea that when theres no one in a space, you begin to envisage yourself there, he says.
Understanding the russian language is not necessary as long as one is able to interpret the basic modus operandi of the metro system. The moscow metro is the easiest, quickest and cheapest way of getting around moscow. From its humble beginnings in the year 1935, to being one of the most important means of public transportation in moscow. During the excursion you will find out the history of appearance and development of moscow metro. Payiq tickets is used to top up public transports troika cards. How to use the moscow metro and what stations to visit russiau. Although, again, avoid using it in peak hours, otherwise. Sep, 2017 it is impossible to imagine moscow without a metro system today.
Moscow monorail moscow central circle mcc nekrasovskaya line rosy kommunarskaya line key to symbols 1 terminus metro station 1 2 interchanges separate stations with pedestrian connections between platforms crossplatform interchange 1 future line and stations 6 monorail or central circle station outofstation interchange osi for metro within. The first line of the moscow metro was open in 1935, it covered the distance from sokolniki to gorky park and included stations. Opened in 1935, moscow metro is the most effective means of public transport in moscow. Moscow metro, monorail and central circle system map wikimedia. Moscow for tourists, moscow museums, moscow for children, moscow excursions or arbat, the soul of moscow, are the titles of some of these official maps published on demand of moscow city committee on tourism and hotel industry. The moscow metro is probably the most magnificent subway of the world. For visitors to moscow who dont speak or read russian, the metro can be intimidating at first, but like many things, once you get past the initial intimidation, it proves to be quite simple. It connects the city center with the industrial and residential areas and allows you to travel quickly and easily if you are visiting moscow. The moscow metro, a stateowned enterprise, is 381 km 237 mi long and consists of twelve lines and 223 stations organized in a spokehub distribution paradigm, with the majority of rail lines running radially from the centre of moscow to the outlying areas. The moscow metro is one of the worlds busiest underground railway systems, and also one of the most extensive. Moscow metro is widely regarded as being among the most beautiful in the world.