Subverting impressions! Surprisingly, Moscow's subway stations are so

In 1935, Moscow's subway system was opened to the public, which was also one of the propaganda projects of the Soviet Union. The luxurious, elegant, and serious subway platform designs reflected the glory of the Soviet Union in the past.

Komsomolskaya Metro Station

This is one of the busiest metro stations in the world, with 68 charming marble columns shining under the illumination of chandeliers.

Novoye Selo Metro Station

32 colorful stained glass patterns are embedded in the arched walls. At the end of the platform, there is a semicircular mosaic mural titled 'World Peace'.

Power Plant Metro Station

This metro station is a Stalinist architecture influenced by pre-war Art Deco. Its design theme aims to highlight the efforts on the home front during World War II.

Mayakovskaya Station

Each light niche is inlaid with mosaic murals by the famous Soviet artist Deineka. Its design won a grand prize at the 1938 New York World's Fair.

Taganka Station

There are a total of 48 blue enamel decorations on both sides of the passage, with pointed tops pointing directly to the pure white ceiling, and the blue and white colors complement each other.

Revolution Square Metro Station

The black Armenian marble sculptures inside the metro station depict ordinary people from the Soviet era.

Kyiv Metro Station

At Kyiv Metro Station, you can see large mosaics celebrating the unity of Russia and Ukraine. At the end of the platform, there is an iconic portrait of Lenin.