The Moscow Metro is one of the largest underground transport systems in the world, which serves a huge number of passengers. Its feature is that many stations have original and unique decoration, made according to the plan of architects and designers. The metro network is constantly expanding with the growth of the city.
Features of the station "Taganskaya"
Station "Taganskaya" (ring) is located on the ring line of the Moscow metro. It goes to the Tagansky district of Moscow. It is located between the metro stations Kurskaya and Paveletskaya of the Central Administrative District. Overlooks Taganskaya Square.
This is a classic Soviet station, decorated in the spirit of the time. It was opened on 01.01.1950. It is a three-vaulted deep-laid pylon station (-53 m). Has 1 direct island type platform. The image of this station was present on stamps of the USSR of 1950 of release.
Not far from the Taganskaya metro station of the ring line, a service branch begins, which connects it with the Kalinin and Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya lines.
History
The project of the station appeared back in 1934. Since then, he 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, builders gathered to destroy the temple, and already demolished part of it, when it was decided to preserve this structure, due to the assignment of the status of an architectural monument to it.
The image of the station just built was preserved on stamps of the USSR Post of 1950, worth 40 kopecks and 1 ruble. From the images, we can conclude that the main hall has not changed much since then.
Address and mode of operation
The metro stop Taganskaya is located at the address: 109 240, st. Taganskaya Square, entrance to metro number 1. It is open daily from 05:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. The arrival time of the first train, both on weekdays and on weekends, depending on the direction and odd / even number, is from 5:47 to 5:50 in the morning.
Hall decoration
M. "Taganskaya" (circular) is a three-vaulted deep-seated station. The transverse size of the central hall is only 9.5 meters. The ceiling is domed with chandeliers in the center. Shallow niches with military-themed patterns were made on the sides of the aisle. In the center of each there is a large medallion depicting Red Army fighters from different types of troops: tankmen, sailors, pilots, infantrymen, artillerymen, partisans, etc. You can find out what kind of troops this or that image is from the inscription below. Between the inscription and the medallion, weapons are shown, including in the form of battle scenes. Around the medallion is a floral ornament.
In the lower part of the pylons, white marble was used as decoration, and on the base - black with white veins. A white embossed tile is used to design the track walls. There are also marble columns. In the decoration of the floor, slabs of gray granite and black gabbro were used, as well as inserts in the form of star images in the frame, which are made of red granite.
Architects did a good job on chandeliers. They are multi-track, twisted, with blue glass vases. Previously, at the southern end of the station was a composition in the form of a sculpture of Stalin, surrounded by workers and children, under which were marble tablets depicting important Soviet cities. Later it was replaced with a portrait of Lenin, and during the construction of the transition they were removed for technical reasons.
Hall between 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
By the passage you can reach the station "Marxist". To do this, from the center of the hall you need to go along the bridges and stairs in the direction of Art. "Kursk". From the transition hall on the escalator you can get to the western end of the Marxistkoy station.
You can go to the Taganskaya-Radial station by climbing the stairs from the north end of the station. From the vaulted chamber, cross the bridge over the platform in the direction of Art. "Kurskaya" and further to the escalator hall. Take the escalator to the western end of the Taganskaya Radial.
Communication with land vehicles
The station goes to two public transport stops:
- The metro stop "Taganskaya", located on the Lower Radishchevskaya street.
- The metro stop Taganskaya, located on the Garden Ring.
You can take the following means of public transport:
- buses with numbers M27, M7 (express), 74, 255, 156, 901, B, T26, H7, T63;
- trolleybuses with numbers: 53 and 27.
This information is relevant for 2017.
Important objects
The following public attractions are located near the Taganskaya station: Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Cold War Museum, Taganka Theater.
The station is mentioned in the fantastic work by Dmitry Glukhovsky, “Metro 2033” and in the singles of the Lube group (song “Taganskaya Station”).
Conclusion
The Taganskaya station is an old Moscow metro stop with high-quality artistic decoration in the style of a military theme. It is located on the ring line of the metro and has connections with other lines. The design was thought out to the smallest detail. An unusual feature of the station is that a church is located directly above it. Near the ground exits there are public transport points where a large number of buses and trolley buses stop. Since the object was opened in 1950, the appearance of the central hall has not changed much.