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Going through the Sparrow Hills. That's the name of a metro station. A unique metro station - it's located on a bridge. Moreover, for the latest 10 years it serves as an exhibition hall. So, I look out of the window - what's that familiar girl in pink there on the platform? Oh, come on, it's the Barbie doll! And she is not just a doll, she is a train driver! Year 2021 makes quite a difference for the Moscow metro. So far there are 12 female train drivers, next year there may be more! And they are very, very orderly. So please, mind the doors :))…
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Date of experience: January 2021
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For first time I go to Moscow I went to metro station it was at winter and a lot of snow it was very good and clean and fast at the specific time
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Date of experience: January 2021
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When in Moscow try to travel around by train. On my 1st trip there in 2014 all the announcements via the train intercom were in Russian. This last time it was accompanied in English. Each of the stations is located deep underground. The platforms are very Soviet era. With gold & crystal chandeliers, huge hammer & sickle tiles murals, brass ornaments & bright lighting. On my 1st visit was taken aback by the presence of armed Police with machine guns patrolling the platforms & trains. In fact a lot of public places had such a high Police presence. O soon got used to seeing them around. But back to the Metro. My kids having played video games where the Moscow Metro was depicted found that it looked quite similar to the game. Barring the zombies, marauding gangs & nuclear blasts. But have a look, it is well worth the train ride around Moscow. You can also save a lot of money & time by using the Metro to go to & from the airports into Moscow. Only a few $$ compared to the exorbitant fees if a taxi or hire car.…
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Date of experience: February 2020
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It is not easy time but metro keeps high standards of service. Security is in place, very clean, fantastic timings between trains. Really good installation, and extremely helpful
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Date of experience: December 2020
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