The Minsk metro is the only one in the country - the most convenient and high-speed type of transport of the Belarusian capital. Every day about 800 thousand passengers use it.
History of the Minsk Metro
The construction of the metro in Minskenachalas in 1977, and June 30, 1984, the regular movement of trains on the first line from the station "Institute of Culture" to the station "Moscow". Minsk metrostal is the ninth in the territory of the USSR.
The peculiarity of the Minsk subway is a small depth: due to the level of groundwater rise stations are located closer to the earth’s surface (10-17 meters).
In order not to damage the architectural ensemble of Minsk, the construction of tunnels and the construction of stations were conducted with a high degree of reliability and accuracy. Each station of the Minsk metro has its own unique architectural appearance.
In 1990, a section of the second line was opened from the station "Tractor Plant" to the station "Frunzenskaya". Over time, the metro lines of the Belarusian capital expanded, and the laying of new routes and the construction of stations continue today.
The plan of development until 2030 approved the scheme of the Minsk Metro, including three lines with a total length of 59 km with 45 stations
In my opinion the best way to move around the city is metro. Metro trains are speedy and comfortable. Most of the time, they are not overloaded, however during the rush hours it gets rather stuffy. Some people call metro the underground and it is easy to see why. Most metro stations are built under the ground, be it in Moscow or in any other major city. In fact, I really like Moscow underground. They say it is one of the most beautiful constructions in the world. All the stations are well-equipped, exquisite and eye-catching. Some of them are placed above ground. These are mostly new stations. The trains and their carriages are also worth exploring. Some of them contain the inscriptions of famous Russian writers’ works. Others remind an art gallery exhibition, as they contain reproductions of famous paintings. My parents prefer to use metro trains to get to work. At rush hours they take a mini-bus or a taxi, but the traffic in the city is also heavy. After all, Moscow inhabitants know that metro is the quickest way to travel around the city. Another advantage of this travel mode is the price of tickets. Compared to other means of transportation it’s not high. As for me, I have a special metro pass, which allows me to travel for free. In my opinion, the only drawback is that it sometimes gets overcrowded. At such moments I feel uncomfortable there. Some people don’t like the moving staircase, which takes them underground, but in my opinion they are fun. I’m quite happy with the services that our metro renders and I hope that soon there will be even more new stations.