Moscow Metro

We have no car here in Moscow and we don't need one either. The Metro system is amazingly efficient and one doesn't even need to know how to speak Russian. When lost, just say 'Metro' and anyone will point you to the nearest Metro station and it is always within a 10 minute walk from where ever you are.

The Metro in Moscow is the second largest in the world and carries millions of passengers every day. We have never had to wait more than 2 minutes for a train. It can get very crowded during rush hour and being close to people does not bother Russian citizens. I think they are accustomed to living with so many people in such tight quarters that to rub shoulders and knees and hips and almost noses on the trains does not invade their personal space like it would some Americans. We are getting accustomed to this, too.

The maps become easy to read after about two days. Check out this site to see one for your self.

http://engl.mosmetro.ru/flash/scheme01.html

We live south on the red line and our church is north on the red line and Scott's office is north on the green line. Red Square and the Kremlin are right in the middle of them all.

Some of the stations are very elaborate. I have heard that during the soviet times the churches were dismantled and the marble was put in the Metro stations. I don't know how true it is but here is a link for you check out for yourself and know about the Moscow metro system. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_Metro

The lighted sign above the stairway says, 'Exit to the street.' There are a few words Geri has learned in Russian.