FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia metro station display rich history along with football

In 1914 & 1941, the Russians sent their armies from this station. When Germany suddenly attacked USSR immediately, they called the soldiers to the station. (Utpaal Sorkkar/ht photo)

Updated on: Jun 20, 2018 8:15 PM IST

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In 1914 & 1941, the Russians sent their armies from this station. When Germany suddenly attacked USSR immediately, they called the soldiers to the station. (Utpaal Sorkkar/ht photo)

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Over the years, this important Moscow station has been upgraded but it still retains an old world charm. (Utpaal Sorkkar/ht photo)

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this Ring Line station is devoted entirely to the Belorussian people, their culture and achievements. (Utpaal Sorkkar/ht photo)

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Farewell of Slavianka was created in 2014 by a team of sculptors: Molokostov, Shcherbakov, and architect Danilov, under the guidance of Sherbakov — the monument at the Belorussky railway terminal in Moscow (Utpaal Sorkkar/ht photo)

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In 1914 & 1941, the Russians sent their armies from this station. When Germany suddenly attacked USSR immediately, they called the soldiers to the station. (Utpaal Sorkkar/HT Photo)

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The Moscow Metro was the crown jewel of Soviet technology, Stalin’s pride and everyone else’s envy. (Utpaal Sorkkar/ht photo)

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Back in 1935 when it was built, the Moscow Metro was the crown jewel of Soviet technology (Utpaal Sorkkar/ht photo)

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The city’s suburban stations are many things — a time capsule, a museum that showcases various sides of Russian and Soviet history (Utpaal Sorkkar/ht photo)