Moscow metro
Moscow metro is the most frequently used public transport in Moscow both for Muscovites and tourists. It is one of the most favorite . That is why you would probably be interested to learn a few curious facts about it.
The deepest station of the Moscow metro is "Park Pobedy", 84 meters, the height of 28 storey building. At the same metro station one can experience the longest escalator (126 m). Standing at the bottom one can not see the top.
The longest way of the Moscow underground is "Krylatskoe" – "Strogino" (light blue line) which is equal to 6,625 km. As for the shortest way it is "Delovoy Centre" – "Mezhdunarodnaya" , just 497m
When you are taking a train to the center of Moscow you usually hear a male voice announcing the stations. You would be surprised to hear a female voice once going from the center. Though there are some exceptions. On the ring line the clock-wise direction submits to the male voice, while counterclockwise direction is under the guidance of fair sex.
These and other curious facts about Moscow metro one can learn during Moscow metro tour.
Moscow Curious Facts
Moscow population
Today Moscow is the biggest city in Europe. The population of Moscow is 10,5 million people.
Moscow parks
Moscow is a very green city. More than 40 percent of its territory consists of parks, gardens and forests.
Moscow subway
The deepest station of the Moscow metro is "Park Pobedy", 84 meters, the height of a 28 storey building
Metro announcements
While navigating Moscow metro you can always determine the direction of the train by the gender of the announcer.
Summer 2010 beat all temperature records
Summer 2010 will be remembered by Muscovites and Moscow guests with abnormal high temperatures.
Moscow fountain with drinking water
There are more than 700 fountains in Moscow, but there is only one with drinking water.
Moscow winters
The coldest temperature ever recorded in Moscow was −42В°C. It happened in January 1940.
What unusual monuments can Moscow boast of?
Have you heard of such monuments as "Give way to the ducklings",a crow and a fox with melted cheese "Friendship" or Children are the victims of adults' vices?
Unusual Moscow trains
Moscow metro is famous not only for its exquisite design and interior but also for its unique trains.
Moscow McDonalds
Would you agree to stay in line for 6 hours to get to McDonalds? This is what many Muscovites did in 1990.
Monument to Saints Cyril and Methodius
What monument in Moscow has 5 spelling mistakes in the inscription?
Organ evenings in Kuskovo
"Organ evenings in Kuskovo" is a series of concerts that is held on weekends in one of the most beautiful old estates in Moscow
Naughty bell
A very old political prisoner aged 300 lives in Moscow Kremlin. Who could it be?
7 curious facts and legends about 7 sisters.
What facts and legends have you heard about Stalin Sisters?
What does a number of cupolas on a church signify?
Have you ever questioned yourself, why some churches have 3 domes while other – five or even more?
Be careful, the house is moving!
Have you ever seen a house moving? Can you imagine a multi-storey building with tenants being moved tens of meters away?
