A true underground museum, the Moscow Metro is renowned worldwide for its sublime Soviet stations adorned with marble and mosaics. Like Red Square, the Kremlin, or the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Moscow metro is an unmissable attraction during a stay in the Russian capital ! Visit early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid rush hour and enjoy this remarkable Soviet museum in peace. Here is our selection of some of the most beautiful metro stations to see in Moscow :

Ploshad Revolutsyi

In the heart of Moscow, the Ploshad Revolutsyi station (Revolution Square) is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the capital. Adorned with 76 bronze statues representing Soviet heroes (soldiers, peasants, and workers, among others), this station is also one of the locals' favourites. Several legends surround these statues; for example, it is said that touching the dog's nose brings good luck. You can see by its discoloured nose that Russians truly believe in this tradition !

Novoslabodskaya

Decorated with immense stained glass windows, the Novoslabodskaya metro station is one of the most original in Moscow. 32 colourful stained glass panels give it the appearance of a church ; they were moreover crafted using glass originally destined for the finest cathedrals. Yet there is no trace of religion here : the stained glass features Soviet stars and depicts various professions, such as painter, pianist, or architect.

Kyevskaya

Kyevskaya, at the heart of the Russian capital, is one of the busiest metro stations in the city. But remember to look up before making your connection, as the station is breathtaking ! Designed as a palace of marble and granite, Kyevskaya metro station is decorated with immense mosaics depicting scenes of Soviet life. On the ceiling, a vast fresco honours the relationship between Russia and Ukraine.

Taganskaya

Sculpted in the style of Russian boyars, the Taganskaya station will transport you through the history of Soviet Russia and the era of the tsars. In a lovely blend of white and milky blue, ceramics in Florentine style pay tribute to Red Army soldiers.

Komsomolskaya

The Komsomolskaya metro station is often considered the most beautiful in Moscow. It presents itself as an immense underground palace, remarkably elegant with its grand chandeliers and marble columns. You would think you were inside the Bolshoi Theatre. It pays tribute to the Red Army and its victories.

Novokuznetskaya

Although this metro station is less well-known than those mentioned above, it should appeal to mosaic enthusiasts. On the ceiling, large mosaics beautifully showcase patriotism and progress : aeroplanes, railways and more ...

Belorusskaya

Another classic of the Moscow metro, the Belorusskaya station is very typical of the Soviet era, with marble construction and mosaics showing peasants, families, athletes, and Soviet soldiers bursting with pride.