Moscow Restores Memorial to First Metro Shaft

Sobyanin: A commemorative marker was restored at the site of the first shaft of Mosmetrostroy.

Consensus

The memorial sign on Rusakovskaya Street, 13а, was restored.
The site marks the beginning of Moscow Metro construction 95 years ago.
The restoration included refurbishing the 1971 memorial plaque on the facade.
The shaft was located on the section between Sokolniki and Krasnoselskaya stations.
The shaft served multiple functions: providing access to underground workings, allowing equipment to be lowered, enabling soil removal, and ventilating the underground area.
The restoration preserved the architectural features of the structure.
The monument features images of five orders awarded to Moscow Metro Construction.
The restoration was carried out to honor the first metro builders and preserve historical continuity.

The monument is located at Rusakovskaya Street, 13a. — tg_mosrutop
The restoration was announced by Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin on October 22. — vm
Sobyanin mentioned plans to build over 60 new metro stations in the coming years. — ntv
Construction continues on the 'Ostrov Mchty' station of the future Biryulevskaya Line, with 47% of main structures completed. — m24