Oktyabrskoye Pole station certainly does not belong to the outstanding works of underground architecture, which can be found in the Moscow metro. Nevertheless, this object of the transport infrastructure of the capital and the place where it is located deserve attention. There are simply no interesting places in Moscow.
From Moscow history
Until the middle of the twentieth century, this area, located to the west of the Moscow circular railway, remained almost undeveloped. It was called "Warfield". And there were quite specific reasons for such a toponym - this vast wasteland in the north-west of the capital was used for a long time as a tactical training ground for military exercises of units stationed in the neighborhood, on the Khodynka field. Artillery depots and training fortifications were located here, guns were fired at established targets. Since 1922, the territory has become known as the "October field". And in the post-war period, starting in 1948, its planned development with residential buildings began. The constructed streets were named after prominent Soviet generals. In 1972, the Oktyabrskoye Pole metro station appeared here. After that, the area becamefully integrated into the urban transport system. Linking to the subway scheme always opens up new development prospects for urban areas and automatically removes them from the category of outskirts.
On the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya line
The Oktyabrskoye Pole metro station received its first passengers two days before the onset of 1973. She entered service as a closing station as part of the launch site from Barrikadnaya. Currently, the Oktyabrskoye Pole is located between the Schukinskaya and Polezhaevskaya stations. According to its constructive type, this is a columned three-span station of shallow laying. There are currently no transfers to other lines. From the station there is access to the streets: People's Militia, Marshal Malinovsky, Marshal Sokolovsky, Marshal Biryuzov.
Further prospects
In the plans for the development of the Moscow metro, the Oktyabrskoye Pole metro station is assigned the role of a transfer hub. It should perform its function after the completion of the construction of the second ring circuit in the Moscow metro, which will connect the peripheral areas of the capital. The transfer will be carried out from the Big Ring to the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya line. The prospect of track development was incorporated into the design of the Oktyabrskoye Pole station at the time of its design and construction. The technological reserve for the future transition is expressed in the strengthening of the columns inthe center of the hall and reducing the distances between them.
Architectural features
Developers and builders in their professional jargon call such a typical project "centipede". Due to the presence of two rows of support columns, twenty pieces each. There are quite a lot of similar stations both in Moscow and in other cities of the former Soviet Union, where the subway was built in the sixties and early seventies. Despite the fact that the design of the station is typical, the authors have done everything possible to give it features of expressiveness and individuality. This was achieved mainly due to the decorative design of the interior. Anodized aluminum was used here for the first time in the Moscow metro for the columns in the center of the hall. In the design of the track walls and flooring, marble and granite of gray colors were used. The walls are also decorated with metal decorative panels "Hammer and Sickle".
Coping with excesses
The architectural design of the Oktyabrskoye Pole station is a typical attempt to overcome the trend that dominated the metro construction throughout the sixties. It was caused by the well-known resolution of the party and government "On the fight against architectural excesses." In practice, it destroyed any architecture, except for the typical one. And it led to the creation of identical faceless stations. They can be found in abundance on the outskirts of Moscow, especiallyon Filevskaya and Arbatskaya lines. But the stations that were built in the seventies, like the "October Field", the architects still tried to give individuality. As far as it allowed to make a typical project. Only in the second half of the 1970s, when designing and building stations on the Kalininskaya Line, was it possible for Moscow metro builders to finally overcome the effect of the decree on excesses.
Moscow, Oktyabrskoye Pole metro station today
At present, the area around the Oktyabrskoye Pole metro station has long ceased to be considered an outskirts and has acquired all the features of respectability. Many modern residential complexes, trade and service enterprises have been added to the old buildings of the middle of the last century. There are many administrative, legal and commercial structures in the region. Entertainment infrastructure is also presented in abundance. Most streets and driveways meet modern landscaping standards. All this makes the area attractive enough to live in.
"October field", amusement park
A lot is being done in the area to create a comfortable living environment. One of the favorite places for Muscovites to relax was the amusement park "AV-Park" on the "October field". It is focused mainly on children of preschool and primary school age. The park on the "October field" is attractive mainly for the variety ofentertainment. Here are just a few of them: "Railroad", "Space", "Jumping Star", "Canoe", "Rocking chairs", "Jumper", "Junior Jet". As well as a variety of trampolines, slides and toys. It should be noted that the parents of children are pleasantly surprised by the relatively low prices for most of the rides. The park is also convenient in terms of transport accessibility, it is located near the Oktyabrskoye Pole metro station, on Narodnogo Opolcheniya Street. Unfortunately, many attractions are only able to function during the warm season of the year.
From a re altor's point of view
Residential and commercial real estate, located near the Oktyabrskoye Pole metro station, has good liquidity and is in sufficient demand. Many Muscovites and guests of the capital do not object to settling in this area for permanent residence. This is due to such factors as the high class of most of the housing and the convenience of the area in terms of linking to the transport communications of the capital. A significant part of the housing stock in the area of the Oktyabrskoye Pole metro station was built in the middle of the last century and belongs to the so-called "Stalinist" type of building. Such housing has all the features of status and is in steady demand. Equally in demand are square meters in residential complexes that have been built recently. Many of them meet the criteria for luxury housing. The advantage of such apartments in a large area and additionalservices such as underground parking in the basement of buildings. According to analysts, the positive dynamics of real estate prices in the area of the Oktyabrskoye Pole metro station will continue both in the short and medium term.
