Agree, the Oktyabrskaya station is a metro that is well known not only to Muscovites, but also to guests of the Russian capital. Why? Well, of course, thanks to the excellent location, because at the top there are important objects of cultural life in Moscow, for example, the Central House of Artists, the Tretyakov Gallery, the Donskoy Monastery, Park them. Gorky. Although one cannot fail to note the fact that the station itself is quite interesting both historically and architecturally.
Section 1. "October". Metro. general description
This station is located in the Moscow metro system on the famous Ring Line. On one side of it is Dobryninskaya, and on the other, Culture Park. Oktyabrskaya metro station is located in the Yakimanka district. It has three arches and is located at a depth of 40 meters underground, which automatically makes it an object of deep laying. From the center of the hall you can transfer to the station of the same name located on the Kaluga-Riga line. Passengers leave the lobby for Leninsky Prospekt, Krymsky Val and Kaluga Square.
This convenient transportation hub was opened in 1950. Its restoration was carried out in 2010. During the work, new escalators, ticket offices, turnstiles were installed, as well as the lobby was redone, while the appearance of the station underwent significant changes. In honor of this event, on November 15, 2010 at the box office of the Koltsevaya Line it was possible to purchase holiday tickets with an original design, valid for 2 trips.
Section 2. "October". Metro. Construction history
Her original name was - “Kaluga”, by the same name of the nearby square. In 1921, the square was given the new name "Oktyabrskaya", and only on June 6, 1961 the station itself was renamed. Currently, the square is again called Kaluga, but the station has the same name as Oktyabrskaya.
The interior design, invented by L. Polyakov, is dedicated to the memory of the soldiers of the Great Patriotic War. It should be noted that the theme of victory was used in the construction of other metro stations, but only L. Polyakov was able to recreate the temple style. Rows of torches lead to the apse depicting the altar. It itself is made in blue, embodying the bright future of the Soviet people. The apse is closed by a metal fence made in the Empire style.
According to experts, this particular metro station is the first, the architecture of which is so reminiscent of the samples of temple architecture of the West and at the same time the basilica of early Christianity.
Section 3. "October". Metro. Station features
The ground pavilion is made in the form of a grand triumphal arch, which is outside decorated with bas-reliefs of women and men dressed in the uniform of the Soviet Army. The figures are illuminated by lamps located on the columns.
In 1990, the station's ground lobby was built into the building of the Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys. The pylons are lined with gray marble. They are decorated with torch-shaped lamps. They were made by A. I. Damascus from anodized aluminum. The track walls are lined with light yellow ceramic tiles and decorated with tiled wreaths. The floor is covered with granite in two colors: gray and red. The central hall along the perimeter is decorated with a patterned insert of alternating strips of marble of light and dark colors.
Halls with ticket offices and escalators are decorated with bas-reliefs made by G. I. Motovilov. These bas-reliefs depict armed warriors, battle flags and girls personifying glory. The pylons also have medallions depicting Soviet soldiers.
Agree, Moscow still knows how to surprise us! Metro Oktyabrskaya is another confirmation of this.