Moscow Metro

Moscow Metro

1. Metro in Moscow could appear in the 19th century

The metro in Moscow could appear even under the Tsar-the first projects date back to 1890. The construction was prevented by the clergy, saying that"a man created in the image and likeness of God can humiliate himself by going down to the underworld."

2. No urns in the subway

Until the early 90s, the metro was the urn. Later, they were removed as a measure to protect against terrorism.

3. Do not forget to RUB the dog's nose

At the station " Revolution Square "there is a sign: if you RUB the nose of a bronze dog sculpture" border Guard with a dog", good luck will not take long. As a result, the dog's nose shines like a well-polished samovar. And yet the statues of the red army periodically steal the gun: average gun disappears 3-4 times a year.

Here is the statue of the "Revolutionary sailor with a revolver".

How it should look

What it looks like now

4. Did you see any prehistoric animals in the subway?

In the Moscow subway you can find prehistoric animals, forever embedded in marble. Ammonites and Nautilus, sea urchins and gastropods — all these animals can be found at any time at thirty stations.

5. As we go through the names of the characters.

After the demolition Of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, which was built in honor of the victory in the war of 1812, plates with the names of war heroes were used as steps in the Moscow metro.

6. There's a clock in the subway that shows the radioactive background.

Clock at the end of the platform station "Kashirskaya" in addition to specifying the time of day and time of departure of the last train displays the value of the radioactive background at the station.