The Novye Cheryomushki metro station clearly does not belong to the outstanding works of underground architecture, which is so rich in the Moscow metro. But over the past half century, this object of transport infrastructure has become an integral part of life for several generations of Muscovites. Let's take a closer look at it.
From Moscow history
The Novye Cheryomushki metro station received its first passengers back in 1962. This happened when the launch section of the southern radius of the Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya line from the Oktyabrskaya station was put into operation. The metro station "New Cheryomushki" on this section in 1962 was the final one. The development of the transport system in a southerly direction in the early sixties was more than relevant. In Moscow during this historical period, mass housing construction of new districts was carried out. And the Kaluga radius of the metro line was supposed to provide reliable and convenient communication for residents of new microdistricts with the center of the capital. A similar situation was typical for many peripheral areas of Moscow. The construction of transport communications lagged behind the construction of housing.
Building boom of the sixties
BMoscow has never been built at such a pace as in the post-war period of Soviet history. Many Muscovites in these years moved from communal apartments to new apartments. Residents of most Moscow outskirts were looking forward to the constantly updated metro map reflecting the name of their area. "New Cheryomushki" is a legacy of the era of mass housing construction. The name of the station coincides with the name of the district in which it is located. And it is customary to remember this area in architectural circles when it comes to analyzing the pros and cons of such an approach to urban planning. He is very characteristic. The conditional name "New Cheryomushki" even became a household name. They began to be called residential quarters of typical buildings in many cities of the Soviet Union. Even in those where the construction of the subway was never planned.
Against the background of architectural and historical circumstances
The design and construction of the Novye Cheryomushki metro station took place during the period of a well-known historical document aimed at the so-called "fight against architectural excesses". Most of the construction at that time was carried out according to standard projects. This approach made it possible to save significant material resources and significantly reduce the time for commissioning residential buildings and transport infrastructure facilities. But architecturally, most of the buildings of that time look faceless and monotonous. This trend is especially noticeable on the lines and stations of the Moscow metro,entered into service operating in the sixties. In the future, this approach to architecture had to be abandoned.
Architectural features
Structurally, "New Cheryomushki" is a columned three-bay shallow station. You can find enough of this kind of architectural solutions in the Moscow metro. The project of the station is typical. In the professional jargon of architects, it is called the "centipede" because of the large number of columns arranged in two rows. We should give credit to the authors of the Novye Cheryomushki station for the fact that, under the conditions of a standard project, they were able to give their creation certain features of expressiveness. This was achieved mainly due to the balance of decorative design. Two rows of columns are finished with light yellow marble. Granite flooring is made in the same tonality, which is favorably accentuated by reddish slabs along the axis of the room. The track walls are decorated with wide red stripes directed in the direction of the trains. The metro station "New Cheryomushki" has no transitions to other stations and ground lobbies. You can get here through the underground passages on Garibaldi and Profsoyuznaya streets.
Moscow: Novye Cheryomushki metro today
Over time, the status of the residential area around the metro station has changed quite a bit. Against the background of the decision taken in July 2012 to expand Moscow intofew people remember today that half a century ago this area was considered a working outskirts. Many modern residential complexes have been built here, and in real estate structures, the Novye Cheryomushki metro area is quoted quite highly. For many Muscovites, it continues to be quite attractive. This is due to the relatively small distance from the city center and the availability of such reliable transport communications as the Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya metro line. Around the metro station "New Cheryomushki" active business and commercial life is in full swing. There are many shopping and service centers, administrative structures, and entertainment establishments.
