<strong>Spectacular stations: </strong>Photographer Christopher Herwig documents the lavish stations on the metro network of the former USSR in his new book "Soviet Metro Stations," which includes the stunning Avtovo station in St. Petersburg designed by architect Yevgenii Levinso.
Spectacular stations: Photographer Christopher Herwig documents the lavish stations on the metro network of the former USSR in his new book "Soviet Metro Stations," which includes the stunning Avtovo station in St. Petersburg designed by architect Yevgenii Levinso.
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<strong>Elektrozavodskaya, Moscow: </strong>The lavish stations are decorated with everything from decadent chandeliers, marble columns, mosaics and grand statues.
Elektrozavodskaya, Moscow: The lavish stations are decorated with everything from decadent chandeliers, marble columns, mosaics and grand statues.
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<strong>Dnipro, Kiev: </strong>Soviet Union dictator Joseph Stalin said he wanted the metro stations to be "palaces of the people," and brought in top architects to devise them.
Dnipro, Kiev: Soviet Union dictator Joseph Stalin said he wanted the metro stations to be "palaces of the people," and brought in top architects to devise them.
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<strong>Novza, Tashkent: </strong>This Chilonzor Line station of the Tashkent Metro features low ceilings with intricate geometrical patterns.
Novza, Tashkent: This Chilonzor Line station of the Tashkent Metro features low ceilings with intricate geometrical patterns.
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<strong>Olmazor, Tashkent: </strong>Soviet artwork featured on a platform at Olmazor station, also on the Chilonzor Line of the Tashkent Metro.
Olmazor, Tashkent: Soviet artwork featured on a platform at Olmazor station, also on the Chilonzor Line of the Tashkent Metro.
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<strong>Technical University, Tbilisi:</strong> "Just recently, a lot of the restrictions that prohibited photography in the metro got lifted, which allowed me to really dive into this project," photographer Herwig explains.
Technical University, Tbilisi: "Just recently, a lot of the restrictions that prohibited photography in the metro got lifted, which allowed me to really dive into this project," photographer Herwig explains.
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<strong>Shuliavska, Kiev: </strong>This station on Kiev Metro's Sviatoshynsko-Brovarska Line features various Soviet mosaics.
Shuliavska, Kiev: This station on Kiev Metro's Sviatoshynsko-Brovarska Line features various Soviet mosaics.
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<strong>Ploshchad Ilyicha, Moscow: </strong>A sculpture of communist leader Vladimir Lenin is on display at Ploshchad Ilyicha on the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya line in Moscow.<br />
Ploshchad Ilyicha, Moscow: A sculpture of communist leader Vladimir Lenin is on display at Ploshchad Ilyicha on the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya line in Moscow.
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<strong>Kyivska, Kharkiv: </strong>With its vaulted ceiling and grand chandeliers, Kyivska is one of the most impressive stations in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.
Kyivska, Kharkiv: With its vaulted ceiling and grand chandeliers, Kyivska is one of the most impressive stations in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.
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<strong>Ploshchad Revolyutsii, Moscow: </strong>Located under Revolution Square in central Moscow, Ploshchad Revolyutsii, features around 80 sculptures.
Ploshchad Revolyutsii, Moscow: Located under Revolution Square in central Moscow, Ploshchad Revolyutsii, features around 80 sculptures.
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<strong>Chkalovskaya, Nizhny-Novgorod:</strong> This station, featuring long, stylishly minimalistic corridors, opened in 1985.
Chkalovskaya, Nizhny-Novgorod: This station, featuring long, stylishly minimalistic corridors, opened in 1985.
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<strong>Yeritasardakan, Yerevan: </strong>This station in the Armenian capital has an impressive exterior.
Yeritasardakan, Yerevan: This station in the Armenian capital has an impressive exterior.
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<strong>Stunning collection: </strong>Herwig traveled across six countries to capture the images for "Soviet Metro Stations," which is published by FUEL Publishing.
Stunning collection: Herwig traveled across six countries to capture the images for "Soviet Metro Stations," which is published by FUEL Publishing.
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