April 08, 2005
Ladozhskaya Metro Station
This is a picture of the Ladozhskaya Metro Station, which is in front of and attached to the the Ladozhskij Train Station (ладожская и ладожский вокэал):
The train station was very recently renovated, I believe it was done for the 300 year anniversary celebration in 2003. You can see the two pillars of the new train station, and as a whole, I think it complements the metro very well. I like this kind of modern architecture (both the metro and train stations). It reminds me of the 1950's and 60's idea of the future. Though I suppose some might see it as imposing and dehumanizing.
In the very center of the shot you can see two police officers conversing. I don't remember, but there may have been a Zenith game that day. Zenith is the local soccer club, and there is always an increased police presence at the metro stations on game days.
This picture was taken back in January, when we didn't have snow on the ground. Apparently, this winter we've had the warmest January in recorded history, and the coldest March in 25 years. Or perhaps the time periods are the other way around. In any case, it's been weird.
Posted by Owen at April 8, 2005 07:57 PM