First, the Moscow subway is one of the largest in the world, with approximately over 200 subway stations in total. However, among these stations, you won't find two that are exactly the same. This is because the government at the time hired numerous designers to create unique designs for each subway station, resulting in each one having a distinct style.
In these subway stations, marble is used for the floors, tiles, and wall coverings. Additionally, dozens of stone varieties from across the vast former Soviet region were selected to craft beautiful reliefs and sculptures. The numerous grand chandeliers and mosaic-style inlaid artworks further transform this massive underground transportation system into over two hundred art galleries. Art lovers can't help but envy Muscovites, as every subway ride becomes a journey through European cultural splendor.
In fact, the most distinctive feature of Moscow's subway stations is their names. Apart from some named after famous Russian literary figures, the rest all bear names with proletarian revolutionary themes, such as Komsomolskaya, Marx, Revolution Square, and Trade Union, exuding a strong Soviet-era atmosphere.
The prominent decorations in these subway stations are themed around patriotism, with famous sculptures depicting the victory of the October Revolution and the Soviet Red Army's anti-fascist war. Gazing at these thematic sculptures, the vivid images of Soviet Red Army soldiers seem to charge before our very eyes, while the dutiful sentries appear to still stand guard over this great nation. Though these faces belong to a passionate chapter of history, they continue to deliver a profoundly moving experience.
Not only has Russia turned its subway stations into art palaces, but it has also infused its subway system with the distinctive character of a fighting nation. Compared to China's subway, Russia's may not appear as modern, but its speed is truly impressive, reaching up to 90 kilometers per hour. While these subways were largely built to glorify the achievements of the former Soviet regime, aiming to create a utopia in the great Soviet capital, they prominently highlight the greatness of the working class and the Soviet Union. Among the decorations in these subway stations, the statues stand out as particularly remarkable.
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