The Moscow Metro is one of the world's largest underground transport systems, serving a huge number of passengers. Its peculiarity is that many stations have an original and unique decoration, made according to the plan of architects and designers. The metro network is constantly expanding along with the growth of the city.
Features of the Taganskaya station
Taganskaya station (ring) is located on the ring line of the Moscow metro. Out in the Tagansky district of Moscow. It is located between the metro stops "Kurskaya" and "Paveletskaya" of the Central Administrative District. Overlooks Taganskaya Square.
This is a classic Soviet station, decorated in the spirit of that time. It was opened on 1950-01-01. It is a three-vaulted pylon station of deep laying (-53 m). It has 1 straight island-type platform. The image of this station was present on the stamps of the USSR in 1950.
Not far from the metro station "Taganskaya"a service branch begins on the circle line, which connects it with the Kalininskaya and Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya lines.
History
The project of the station appeared in 1934. Since then it has changed several times. The construction almost led to the demolition of the Church of St. Nicholas, which is located above one of the halls of the underground facility. In 1944, the builders were going to destroy the temple, and had already demolished part of it, when it was decided to preserve this building, due to the assignment of the status of an architectural monument to it.
The image of the newly built station is preserved on stamps of the USSR Post issued in 1950, worth 40 kopecks and 1 ruble. From the images, it can be concluded that the main hall has not changed much since then.
Address and opening hours
The metro stop "Taganskaya" is located at the address: 109 240, st. Taganskaya Square, metro entrance No. 1. Open daily, from 05:30 am to 1:00 am. The arrival time of the first train, both weekdays and weekends, depending on the direction and even/odd number, is from 5:47 to 5:50 am.
Decoration of halls
M. "Taganskaya" (ring) is a three-vaulted deep station. The transverse size of the central hall is only 9.5 meters. The ceiling is domed with chandeliers in the center. On the sides of the passage there are shallow niches with military-themed patterns. In the center of each is a large medallion depicting Red Army soldiers from different types of troops: tankers, sailors, pilots,foot soldiers, artillerymen, partisans, etc. You can find out which type of troops this or that image belongs to by the inscription below. Between the inscription and the medallion, weapons are shown, including in the form of battle scenes. There is a floral ornament around the medallion.
The bottom of the pylons is finished with white marble, and the plinth is black with white veins. White embossed tiles were used to decorate the track walls. There are also marble columns. The flooring features gray granite and black gabbro slabs, as well as red granite star-framed inlays.
The architects did a good job on the chandeliers. They are multi-tracked, twisted, with blue glass vases. Previously, at the southern end of the station there was a composition in the form of a sculpture of Stalin, surrounded by workers and children, under which there were marble tablets depicting important Soviet cities. Later, it was replaced with a portrait of Lenin, and was removed during the construction of the crossing for technical reasons.
The hall between the escalators
Between the two inclined escalators used to move passengers to and from the station, there is an intermediate hall. It has a round shape and is located under the dome.
Transitions to other stations
On the transition you can reach the station "Marksistskaya". To do this, from the center of the hall you need to go along the bridges and stairs in the direction of the station. "Kursk". FromFrom the transitional hall you can take the escalator to the western end of the Marxistka station.
You can go to the Taganskaya-radialnaya station by climbing the stairs from the northern end of the station. From the vaulted chamber, cross the bridge across the platform in the direction of st. "Kurskaya" and further to the escalator hall. Take the escalator to the western end of Taganskaya-radialnaya.
Communication with ground vehicles
Station exits to two public transport stops:
- Taganskaya metro stop, located on Nizhnyaya Radishchevskaya Street.
- Taganskaya metro stop, located on the Garden Ring.
You can take the following public transport:
- bus numbers M27, M7 (express), 74, 255, 156, 901, B, T26, H7, T63;
- trolleybuses with numbers: 53 and 27.
This information is current for 2017.
Important objects
The following public attractions are located near the Taganskaya station: Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Museum of the Cold War, Taganka Theater.
The station is mentioned in Dmitry Glukhovsky's fantastic work "Metro 2033" and in the singles of the Lyube group (song "Taganskaya Station").
Conclusion
Taganskaya station is an old stop of the Moscow metro with high-quality art decoration in the style of a military theme. It is located on the circle line of the metro and has a connection with other lines. The decoration was thought out to the smallest detail. An unusual feature of the station is that there is a church right above it. There are public transport points near the ground exits, where a large number of buses and trolleybuses stop. Since the opening of the facility in 1950, the appearance of the central hall has not changed much.
