Russian Metro

If you're reading this you are probably thinking to yourself, "Really? A blog posting about metro stations?" Seriously, they are that amazing.

When the idea of an underground railroad was first proposed in 1902 the idea was rejected. However, by the 1930s, the need had become urgent as the population of the city had more than doubled. Construction work began during Stalin's first Five Year Plan of 1928-33 and is still expanding. There are over 120 stations and approximately 155 miles of track. Over 7,800 trains operate every day, traveling at speeds of up to 56 mph. The Moscow metro carries 6-8 million passengers per day, more than the London and New York systems combined. During peak periods trains arrive at stations every 1-2 minutes.

Rubbing the dog's nose is considered good luck.

Yes, they have beautiful artwork like this in many of the stops. Amazing!