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Getting around town on the amazing Moscow Metro

Published: 11 August, 2009, 13:33


"Park pobedy" station

Moscow’s world-class Metro system is a true subterranean marvel, with 177 unique stations serving over 2.5 billion people annually.

 
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jonathan gray August 11, 2009, 15:25 quote
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thank you for this interesting segment on your public transportation, i work for the largest system in the great state of new york, also as president of a union local representing employees

Turk Sties August 12, 2009, 05:26 quote
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The Moscow Metro is fascinating. While visting in April we spent one afternoon visiting each station on the circle line, just to see the artwork and take photos to show around back home. I hope y'all do more videos of the various stations.

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