Inland Visions. Episode 7 | RT Documentary

Why is the Moscow metro unique? It consists of 15 lines and 271 stations, 45 of which are objects of Russian cultural heritage. It's no surprise, because some stations, such as Mayakovskaya, are real underground palaces. Made of marble and granite, they are gilded and decorated with mosaics and stained glass.

In the last 10 years, the metro has been constantly developing both as a transportation network and as a public platform for concerts, events and even weddings. Thousands of people work here; every day they provide transportation for more than 10 million passengers. What secrets does the subway of the Russian capital hide? Will the trains become fully automatic and unmanned? And why is the work of a machinist very creative?