Oktyabrskaya (Koltsevaya line)

Oktyabrskaya (Koltsevaya line) is a Moscow Metro station on the Koltsevaya line (Line 5). It is named after Oktyabrskaya Square, now known as Kaluzhskaya Square, beneath which it is located.

History:

The station opened on January 1, 1950, as part of the first stage of the Koltsevaya line. It was designed by architects Leonid Polyakov and A.A. Zabolotnaya.

Architecture and Design:

Oktyabrskaya is a pylon tri-vault station built in the Stalinist Empire style. The pylons are faced with light gray marble and decorated with bas-reliefs depicting scenes of Soviet military heroism during the Great Patriotic War (World War II). These bas-reliefs feature soldiers, sailors, and airmen, and are intended to evoke a sense of patriotic pride. The station's ceiling is adorned with elaborate stucco work and chandeliers. The floor is paved with red and gray granite.

Location and Connections:

Oktyabrskaya is located in the Yakimanka district of Moscow. It provides a transfer to the Oktyabrskaya station on the Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya line (Line 6) via a transfer corridor. The station is also close to the Gorky Park and the Tretyakov Gallery. Numerous bus and trolleybus routes serve the station's surface entrance.

Significance:

Oktyabrskaya (Koltsevaya line) is considered one of the most beautiful and architecturally significant stations in the Moscow Metro system. It is a notable example of Stalinist Empire architecture and reflects the political and cultural climate of the Soviet Union during the post-war era. The station remains a popular tourist attraction and a functioning transport hub.