MOSCOW – In May this year, the iconic Moscow metropolis celebrates its 90th anniversary. This is a monumental milestone of one of the world's most famous and efficient urban transport systems.
“Since its first ride in 1935, the Metro has remained a symbol of comfort, reliability and safety for millions of madmen and visitors,” Mayor Sergei Sobinin said in a bulky statement on Monday (April 7, 2025).
The humble beginnings of the metro featured a single line that stretched from Sokolniki to Park Kurtley, with branches ranging from Okotonirad to Smolenskaya. There are a total of 13 stations.
“Today, the network has 302 stations and since 2010, 120 have opened an impressive 120,” Sobianin said.
“To mark this opportunity, the city is preparing a series of celebration events throughout April and May.
“The stations will be decorated with decorations and special themed trains, trams and buses will be deployed across the network.”
The historic Sokolniki station was the first to open and serves as an important celebration site.
“On May 15th, 2025, a historic reenactment of the Metro's great shooting will be held in 1935,” Sobianin said.
“The highlight of the event is the Circle Line's beloved train parade, a sight that attracts thousands of passengers each year.”
Additionally, for the first time, the mayor said that Polezaevskaya station will hold an exclusive exhibition of specialized metro equipment, including the unique diagnostic train Synergiya-2, which monitors tunnels and tracks conditions in real time.
Je said that people at the heart of the celebration are people. With both passengers and over 60,000 dedicated Metro employees, many consider their work a real profession.
“From April, anyone can congratulate Metro staff and systems via the Aleksandra chatbot,” says Sobyanin.
“The message appears on over 34,000 transportation screens, with the most heartfelt featured on the façade of the Smolensky Metro Bridge.
“When Moscow's megacity turns 90, it remains not just a mode of transportation, it remains a cultural and architectural landmark that connects the city's past, present and future.”
