The project includes the development of control systems for the single-line network, as well as the modernisation of rolling stock and metro infrastructure to accommodate the new technology.
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Ice hockey legend, captain of the #RedMachine Boris #Mikhailov celebrates his 75th Anniversary today. He made it big Trophy both as a player (2x Olympic, 8x World Champion) and a manager (Russia's 1st World Championship in 1993).
Many happy returns, Boris Petrovich!
#OTD In 1907, regular tram services started in #StPetersburg. Today 41 operating tramway routes are a major mode of public #transport in theCity #DidYouKnow St.Petersburg was called a "City of Trams": for many years it had had more trams than any other city in the world.
Founded in 1010, one of the oldest cities in
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and one of the main objects of #GoldenRing of #Russia Yaroslavl turns in 2020 1010 years!
Historic center of #Yaroslavl, located between Water wave #Volga and Kotorosl rivers, is @UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On September 10, 1721 The Treaty of Nystad, the last peace treaty of the Great Northern War of 1700–1721, was signed between the #Russia and #Sweden. King Frederick I of Sweden formally recognized the transfer of #Estonia, #Livonia, Ingria, and Southeast #Finland to Russia
#OTD in 1909 #Moscow opened its oldest tram depot that still remains operational. Bricks The red brick building is an architectural marvel & a hidden gem Gem stone among many
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landmarks. Can you find it?
It better come from #Astrakhan - home for more than Keycap digit twoKeycap digit zeroKeycap digit zerovarieties of different colours, shapes and sizes of sweet refreshing goodness.
#TravelRussia & seeEyesfor yourself!
Did you know that last year it was rated the world’s 84th best #university according to QS Rankings, gaining six positions from the previous year? So it’s not just a pretty face Winking face
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They say, you rub those statues for good luck, but you shouldn’t try it now Winking face
Just look at them and don’t forget to wash your hands!
#Moscow#statues#monuments
#DidYouKnow The largest bell in the world is the #Russian#TsarBell, also known as the Tsar Kolokol, made by masters Ivan Motorin & his son Mikhail. #Decorated with images of #angels, #plants nearly life-size #images of Empress Anna & Tsar Alexey the #bell has never rung
One of the most famous of #Russian crafts are #Matryoshka dolls - set of stacked wooden dolls which originally represent a Russian girl in a #traditional#costume. Today Matryoshka dolls are available in different shapes and sizes even decorated with pop #culture references
#OTD 102 years ago – on 12 March 1918 – #Moscow once again and to this day became Flag of Russia#Russia's capital after Saint Petersburg (in 1918 - Petrograd) had been the seat of power for over two centuries #RussianHistory
Not far from the capital of #Tatarstan, #Kazan, on the bank of the #Volga Riverhere is a Temple of All Religions, one of the most unique buildings in #Russia. All the #faiths are united in one building as a symbol of the unified spiritual #heritage of all mankind
@UEFA bestowed the honour to host 2023 Euro Super Cup on #Russia's @KazanArena stadium. The city of #Kazan & its beautiful 45'000 seater (world's largest outside screen) are no strangers to high-profile matches & events - hosted 2018 #WorldCup 1/4 finals & 2015 Aquatics