1935
91 years ago
OpeningRussia
Opening of the Moscow Metro's First Line
Moscow Metro
Moscow
August 6, 1935
Summary
Soviet Union's showcase subway debuted in Moscow, blending engineering prowess with propaganda.
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The Moscow Metro's initial 11 km line opened on August 6, 1935, from Sokolniki to Park Kultury. Built under Stalin with deep-level stations featuring ornate architecture, it used innovative tunneling through unstable soils. Key engineers like Lazar Kaganovich oversaw construction amid Five-Year Plan fervor. It symbolized Soviet achievement, carrying millions and inspiring metro systems globally while serving as a civil defense asset in WWII.
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Quick Facts
- Date
- August 6, 1935
- Event Type
- Opening
- Country
- Russia
- Years Ago
- 91
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