Moscow is the capital city of Russia with a population of 9 million. The St. Basil’s Cathedral in Red Square with its multi-coloured domes has long been an icon for the biggest country in the world. The easiest, quickest and cheapest way around Moscow is the metro. Boasting some 10 lines and more than 150 stations Moscow’s underground system transports up to 9 million people a day, more than the London Tubes and the New York City system combined.
The first metro station was opened in 1935. One of the project managers for early construction was Nikita Khrushchev who then later became the prime minister of USSR from 1958 to 1964. The early stations were very deep as they were designed as air raid shelters in case of war. The Moscow metro is famous for the art design of many of its stations.
The first metro station was opened in 1935. One of the project managers for early construction was Nikita Khrushchev who then later became the prime minister of USSR from 1958 to 1964. The early stations were very deep as they were designed as air raid shelters in case of war. The Moscow metro is famous for the art design of many of its stations.
Art design in a Moscow subway station.
Original article from Jurutera January 2007.
0 comments:
Post a Comment