Inside the lavish metro stations of the Soviet era
Traveling along one of the metro networks built across the Soviet Union between the 1930s and 1980s feels a bit like entering a series of historic underground monuments.
Filled with decadent chandeliers, marble columns, mosaics and grand statues, the lavish stations are as far removed from the standard commuter experience as it gets. But unlike the underground transport systems of cities such as London or New York, the network of the former USSR was essentially used as a Soviet propaganda venture.
Soviet Union dictator Joseph Stalin wanted the stations to be"palaces of the people" and subsequently brought in some of the best designers and architects around to bring his vision to life.Christopher Herwig traveled across six countries to capture metro stations on the network of the former USSR.
The result is a stunning collection of images showcasing the elaborate stations that feature a mix of Byzantine, medieval, baroque architectural styles, and the stories behind them.
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