Each station of the Moscow metro has its own unique history and identity.
Moscow, Shchelkovskaya metro station. History
Shchelkovskaya station was opened for passengers back in 1963, on July 22, when the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line was extended to the north. Her name is not unique and is consonant with the name of the Shchelkovo highway, which is located not far from her. The name of the station has never changed throughout the entire time.
The Shchelkovskaya metro station was designed by the famous architect Taranov I. G. together with the equally famous architect (his wife) Bykova N. A., who have 9 joint projects of Moscow metro stations.
Appearance
In the station hall there are forty columns made of reinforced concrete, which are lined with green marble and white ceramic tiles. The floor is covered with gray granite tiles. Until 2002, the top walls of the station were tiled with yellow ceramic tiles and the bottom with black tiles.
After the repair, the top of the walls was covered with vinyl sidingbeige-lemon color, and the bottom was lined with black granite.
Design
Shchelkovskaya metro station was built according to a standard design. The northern lobby is located near the Central Bus Station, has two exits and entrances to the underground passages, which are located under the Shchelkovo highway.
Passage from one to the other is possible through ground-based regulated street crossings on Uralskaya and 9th Parkovaya or through the lobby near the ticket office.
Convenience of location
Shchelkovskaya metro station is located near the Central Bus Station of the capital, where suburban and intercity buses arrive. Due to the large flow of people, it is considered the most congested station of the Moscow Metro.
Shchelkovskaya metro station is surrounded by 517 hotels that are popular with guests of the capital. From the hotel, going down to the metro, it is easy to get to the center of Moscow. And from the bus station you can go on a tourist trip around the cities of Russia.
Developed infrastructure near the Shchelkovskaya station is a comfortable environment for residents and guests of the city.
