Chapter 13 Moscow Metro
Qu Lihua sent the Russian landscape photos taken in the past few days to her parents, and soon received a reply.
"Wow, daughter, it's beautiful, we haven't been to Russia either, everything is fresh, what city are you in now?"
"I'm in Moscow, and tomorrow Captain Xia will ask Mr. Su to take us to Arbat Street. β
"We've heard of this street, take more pictures and send them to us tomorrow!"
"Okay!" Qu Lihua said goodnight to her parents, she turned off the lights, lay on the bed, still happy, looking forward to going to Arbat Street tomorrow.
Waiting until dawn the next day, Qu Lihua woke up, finished a simple grooming, changed into a set of clothes, and went to the restaurant for breakfast.
Su Xiaoyu said: "Today, I will take you to the Arbat Street, we don't take the car, we take the subway, experience the subway in Moscow." β
"Good!" everyone was full of anticipation.
The Moscow Metro is the largest means of passenger transport in Moscow, with a long history, the main structure of the center radiating to the surrounding area, with a total length of 277.9 kilometers, 12 lines and 171 stations. Recognized as the most beautiful metro in the world, it is the fifth largest metro system in the world by length of route operated, and the fourth busiest in the world and the busiest outside Asia by annual passenger volume.
The members of the delegation were amazed, everywhere was the scenery, Qu Lihua was also very amazed, the Moscow metro station was built brilliantly.
Xia Yuxiang said: "I have also been to many countries of the subway station, the Moscow subway station impressed me, into the subway station, will be impressed by the designer's exquisite attainments, Russians pay great attention to cultural heritage, their architecture is very distinctive, often bring you a huge visual shock, and our domestic subway station is a completely different design style." β
Qu Lihua followed everyone, looking at everything while walking, and felt that everything was fresh, and the buildings of the subway stations were different, gorgeous and elegant. Each station is designed by a famous Russian architect, each with its own unique style, the architectural pattern is also different, mostly with colorful marble, granite, ceramics and multicolored glass inlay in addition to various reliefs, carvings and murals decoration, lighting fixtures are very chic, there are different shapes, there are also retro wall lamps, like a magnificent palace, highlighting the nobility of the general nobility, enjoying the reputation of "underground art palace". β
Meng Wenjie looked at it as he walked, "Wow, the Moscow subway is so beautiful, it's different from the Shanghai subway I took." β
Qu Lihua asked, "Are you from Shanghai?"
"Yes, I am from Shanghai, I often take the subway in Shanghai, I think the subway in Shanghai is very modern, it is very convenient, the waiting time is very short, the carriage is clean and comfortable, and many white-collar workers choose to take the subway in order to reduce the traffic jam time. β
"I also like to take the subway, although there are many people and it is a little crowded, but it is not congested, it is fast and environmentally friendly. β
"I think our Shanghai Bund Sightseeing Tunnel is also very beautiful, it is a cross-river tunnel, located between the Oriental Pearl Tower in Pudong New Area, Shanghai and the Bund of Nanjing East Road in Huangpu District, which is a pioneering achievement in the history of tunnel construction, and is the first pedestrian tunnel to cross the river in China. β
"Adopting the latest design of the French continuous rail cable car system, it is the first creative attempt to introduce advanced technologies such as large-scale sound and light, multimedia, light guide materials, and lasers into the tunnel to create a dynamic landscape. I've been on it several times, with my parents and friends, and I think it's different from the Moscow Metro that the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel has a more modern design and great lighting effects, and when you are there, you can look up and enjoy the surrounding colors and peaceful atmosphere, as if you are in an idyllic dream world. β
Qu Lihua nodded and agreed, she was also very willing to communicate with the members of the group, Meng Wenjie was the same age as her, only one year older than Qu Lihua, the two walked side by side, and the conversation was also very harmonious.
"I have also been to the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel in Shanghai, it is so beautiful, as a Chinese, I am really proud of the motherland, this time we came to Moscow to have a look, it is really an eye-opener, the exotic style here is very different from our oriental charm, I think Russian buildings are like huge palaces, everywhere feels like a palace, resplendent, they like retro, such as large wall lamps, exquisite wall lamps with European characteristics, Russian oil paintings, each station design style is different, they built the subway into the history and national unique culture, immersive, can feel a sense of history and strong cultural heritageγ β
After getting off the subway Arbat Street Station, it was soon there, Qu Lihua followed Xia Yuxiang out of the subway station, and when the Arbat Street they had heard of was presented in front of them, they were also attracted by the unique charm here.
Su Xiaoyu explained: "Arbat Street is a pedestrian street in the center of Moscow, a cultural commercial street with a history of more than 500 years. But the Russian style is very strong, and the Russians call it the 'elves of Moscow'. Arbat Street is divided into old and new, the old Arbat is a folk pedestrian street, and the new Arbat is a modern commercial street. It is the most famous commercial street in Moscow, and its significance to Russians is equivalent to our 'Xidan' and 'Wangfujing'. β
"Novo Arbat Street is home to almost all of Moscow's most famous shops, including the Novo Arbat Food Supermarket with a wide range of expensive and luxuriously decorated foods, which is a must-visit for shopping in Russia. β
Xia Yuxiang said: "This is the most modern street in Moscow, I came here three years ago, at that time it was also Xiao Su to accompany me to sightseeing, this street I am still more familiar with, we Chinese travel also like to come to this street, there are symmetrical towers on both sides of the street, there are large shops on this street with magnificent decoration, such as the New Arbat Food Store, the Irish Department Store, the Moscow Grand Bookstore, if you have time later, we will stop by and take a walk." β
"At both ends of Arbat Street, there are two famous buildings, one is the magnificent Prague Hotel, the largest restaurant in Moscow, and the other is the dignified and elegant Pushkin House, which is regarded by countless domestic and foreign tourists as a literary mecca. Many lovers of literature come here to pay homage to the great Russian poet. β
"Captain, we can't wait, let's see as we go!" cheered the group members.
"Okay, then let's get started, everyone follow me, don't get lost!"
Head Xia Yuxiang and Su Xiaoyu took everyone forward, Qu Lihua and Meng Wenjie also looked around curiously, there are still many tourists, this is a famous landmark in Russia, attracting a lot of tourists, crowds of three or five, walking together.
Walking along New Arbat Street, you can go from store to store, from department stores to clothing and home appliance stores. The store is spacious and bright, and the furnishings are similar to those of Beijing's big shopping malls, with the slight difference that the customer aisles are wider. Most of the products in the store are brands from Western European countries such as France, Italy, and Germany.