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Source: Moscow Metro
The Moscow Metro has presented a special themed train dedicated to the celebration of the Chinese New Year as part of the Russia-China Year of Culture 2024-2025.
For the first time, the subway, together with colleagues from China, developed a unique branded train. The train is painted red, which in Chinese culture is traditionally associated with happiness, joy, luck and prosperity.
Chinese New Year on the Moscow Metro.
Chinese New Year in the Moscow Metro.
Festive design inspired by Chinese traditions
The train’s exterior features the symbol of the Year of the Snake, as well as a Chinese dragon, symbolizing new beginnings and prosperity. Inside, passengers can explore photographs showing traditional Chinese New Year celebrations. The front carriages feature the official emblem of the Years of Russia and China Culture: a Russian bear and a Chinese panda in national costumes holding hands, symbolizing friendship and unity.
The themed train will run on Line 3 for a month.
As an additional feature, a subway map with all transport points indicated in Chinese is located in the front carriage of the train.
Strengthening cultural ties between Moscow and Beijing
The launch of themed trains has become a cherished tradition of the Moscow Metro. Today, for the first time, we are presenting a special metro train dedicated to the strong and friendly relations between Moscow and Beijing, as well as the celebration of the Chinese New Year. We hope that this beautifully decorated train will bring joy to passengers and allow them to feel the festive atmosphere of the holiday.” Moscow transport continues to actively participate in the cultural life of the capital, following the initiative of Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, said Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport.
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