Description: The Soviet Government passed a decision to build an underground network in 1931, although the idea had been around for decades, but just not thought possible, for various reasons including the lack of expertise in Russia and just the sheer difficulties of tunneling under Moscow. Construction on the red line of the metro began in the 1930s and was largely built by volunteers. The project was criticized at the time as a vanity project: critics felt there were more pressing needs in Moscow. The governments argued that congestion was a serious problem in Moscow (it certainly is now!), but that it was also a symbol of what was to come. A favorite station is named after the futurist poet Vladimir Mayakovsky, who killed himself in 1930. It?s a really striking and simple design: a style which is called ?Stalin?s neoclassic? and won a design award in New York in 1939. The columns are made from marble and stainless steel which came from a Zeppelin factory. This station is also famous for a speech that Stalin gave her in 1941 Stalin (the station is one of the deepest in the network) on the eve of the anniversary of the Revolution and with the Nazi approaching Moscow. ****************************** The postcard is previously owned/used, and some wear is expected, such as wearing along the edges, bumping/blunting/denting of corners, chipping, creases, imprints, discoloration, etc. There may be writing (front and/or back), smudges, scruffs, ink. The condition of the postcard is consistent with an old or antique paper postcard. Normal aging and storage might have resulted in some yellowing, tanning, and other wearing. Aberrations may be noted, but you need to be the final inspector. Please refer to the scans/pictures of front and back for more details on condition. And, please contact us with any questions you have, especially, if you see what you think might be an aberration. We will gladly take another closer review for you and supply additional pictures, if you desire. ****************************** The postcard will be mailed in a plastic sleeve in a paperboard mailer. Contact us prior to the sale, if you would like that upgraded.
Price: 5.85 USD
Location: Lake Mary, Florida
End Time: 2025-02-04T20:56:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0.75 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Subject: Train Station
Theme: Transportation
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Type: View Card
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Era: Chrome (1939-now)
Postage Condition: Unposted
City: Moscow
Country: Russia
