The construction of the Moscow Metro was started in 1935
during the reign of the Soviet Union. It was the brain child of Joseph Stalin,
who wanted to make a kind of “palace for the people” in a sense. It was
constructed like an imperial style palace with various statues, mosaics, and
large glass chandeliers. Unfortunately, the people didn’t treat it like a
palace, as parts of the metro, like the floors, had to be replaced within a
couple months of opening. During World War 2 construction was interrupted, and
the deeper parts of the metro were used as a bomb shelter during bombings by
the Nazis. After the war the state made an effort to finish the metro and make
it even more spectacular to be a symbol of the Soviet Union’s strength during
the war and post war peace. Now it is an important cultural site for those who
live in Moscow.
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