By right, one of the largest and most significant outstanding creations of Russian architecture is Kazansky railway station in Moscow.
A bit of the history of the station
In the competition for the best project for the construction of the station, announced in 1910, the winner was Academician of Architecture Shchusev, who later became its founder. He planned to make this building so that it would not only fulfill its functional significance, but also give the capital a majestic and respectable appearance.
Why was the Kazan station in Moscow named that way? And all because the 73-meter tower crowning it is stylized as the Tatar tower of Princess Syuyumbike, which is located in the Kremlin of the city of Kazan, and the dragon Zilant, depicted on the coat of arms of the Kazan kingdom, also proudly sits on its spire. The winged serpent is the symbol of Kazan.
Outstanding artists such as Benois, Kustodiev, Serebryakova and many others painted the halls. So, in the main lobby and at the present time you can see the work of the famous Roerich, which depicts the Kerzhenskaya battle with the Tatars and the further conquestKazan.
In the subsequent years of the 20th century, the station was reconstructed more than once: new halls, restaurants were built, a large-span glazed ceiling was erected over the railway tracks. An underground tunnel built under Komsomolskaya Square connected three adjacent stations and became the longest in the capital.
Station clock tower
Of course, the Kazan railway station in Moscow is also famous for its tower clock. From the beginning of the construction of the entire structure, Shchusev insisted on installing a clock with a shock strike, he also made drawings of the signs of the Zodiac himself, and then bronze blanks were cast on them in St. Petersburg. For many decades, the clock has been reconstructed more than once: the bell was removed as unnecessary, in 1996 the hands were adjusted to work correctly, the signs of the zodiac were updated, covering them with paint, the blue dial was repaired by industrial climbers.
How to find your way at the train station
Those who first enter the territory of this gigantic structure will probably remain in confusion and surprise for a long time from large streams of people hurrying in different directions, from their multilingual and polyphonic speech, from the crush and inviting cries of porters. The map of the Kazansky railway station in Moscow, presented in many places of this building, will help you navigate in the direction you need. It is accessible and describes in detail the location of all important points.
You definitely won't have to look for each other for a long time if you suddenly get lost in numerouslabyrinths of this station. To do this, you will need to contact the duty officer at the station or at the police stronghold, where the speakerphone, which covers the entire territory, will immediately make the announcement you need.
If you arrived in the capital early in the morning, and in the evening of the same day you have to leave it, then in order to usefully spend your free time, you will want to get rid of suitcases and bags. This diagram clearly states where the luggage compartment is located. The Kazansky railway station in Moscow includes huge areas for storing and packing hand luggage and luggage. You will also easily navigate according to the scheme if you need to get to the administrative part of the station, quickly find a room for mother and child, if you suddenly need to swaddle and feed your baby in a calm environment. And you never know what need may arise for a person who finds himself in a non-standard situation.
It makes no sense to list all the services indicated on the route map, which are offered by the services of the station. There are a lot of them, so any literate person can quickly figure it out.
Don't know where to sleep?
If you need a good hotel at the Kazansky railway station, there are three establishments near it in Moscow worthy of welcoming any guests. Very close, just 300 meters away, is the Hilton, excellent apartments can be rented at the Volga Hotel, while in Sokolniki, which can be quickly reached by metro, you will be perfectly accommodated in the fashionable Holliday.
Where you can rest nearby while waiting for the train
Kazansky railway station in Moscow has a very convenient location. Having descended into the underground passage and having passed only 300-400 meters, you can find yourself at the Leningradsky or Yaroslavsky railway station. And no traffic jams, worries and unnecessary worries. Do you want to take a break from the bustle of the station in peace and quiet? Then go to Chistye Prudy, also located near the station. There you can have a great free time. As a memento of your stay in Moscow and, in particular, at the Kazansky railway station, do not forget to take a picture at the monument to Nikolai ΙΙ and the discoverers of railways, recently installed on the territory of this outstanding architectural structure.
