Moscow Metro opens new 17th (Dark Gray) subway line (PHOTOS)

The Rublyovo‑Arkhangelskaya subway line has become Moscow’s 17th line. On the map, it is depicted in dark gray.

The first five stations opened on September 5, making trips to the center more convenient for 550,000 residents of the northwestern districts. The length of the first section is 8.7 km.
Another five stations will open next year – they will connect ‘Moscow City’ with the new ‘SberCity’ residential and business district.

‘Delovoy Tsentr’ (‘Business Center’ servicing ‘Moscow City’)

This station was previously a branch of the Big Circle Line. It’s a major transport hub with transfers to the ‘Solntsevskaya’ (Yellow) and ‘Filyovskaya’ (Light Blue) Moscow Metro subway lines, as well as to the Moscow Central Circle (MCC) and the first and fourth Moscow Central Diameters (MCD). It’s there that the numerous skyscrapers and business centres of ‘Moscow City’ are located.

‘Shelepikha’

This station also operated as part of the Big Circle Line. It’s located near ‘Moscow City’. Commuters can transfer to the MCC and MCD‑1 there. The interior features a minimalist design with bright colour accents.

‘Zvenigorodskaya’

Near this station is the ‘Heart of the Capital’ pier, where electric river trams stop. The station’s design is inspired by the ancient Russian town of Zvenigorod. Inside the station, visitors can see panels made of bronze and brass with the town’s landmarks.

‘Narodnoe Opolchenie’ (‘People’s Militia’)

This station connects the ‘Rublyovo‑Arkhangelskaya’ (Dark Grey) line with the Big Circle Line. The architectural design is based on imagery associated with the Great Patriotic War (World War II): ruby stars, heroes of the people’s militia, as well as “silhouettes” of Moscow.

‘Bulvar Generala Karbysheva’ (‘General Karbyshev Boulevard’)

Inside the station, commuters will see bas‑reliefs dedicated to military engineers. Golden stars adorn the walls, serving as a reminder of the courage of Lieutenant General Dmitry Karbyshev of the Engineering Troops (read about how he froze to death in the ‘Mauthausen’ concentration camp here).