Heading back into town along the red line I was going to explore many of the lavishly built stations along the red line. Heading to Avotvo this morning to catch the bus to Peterhof I was able to scout out where the most interesting stations were.

Along with Avtovo it was mostly the four interchange stations along the red line. It was fun hopping on and off the same train at each station snapping some quick pics.

The more interesting ones I got off to take some more detailed pics. After a while an older lady came to complain why I was taking pics of people or the station. She was speaking Russian so I had to show my camera was now turned off. I didn't know if she would call the Police?

I wasn't using a flash and wasn't that obvious but I guess she didn't like it. They do in fact lead group tours of the metro so it shouldn't be that surprising to see people taking pics.

This line was built in the 1950s and I think the first line to be built. The dates were in the stations and each had its own unique style of architecture and artwork.

Soviet metros are very interesting. I remember when I was in Tashkent it had mosaics and patterns made from local ceramics reflecting the local culture. There were also wind chimes that rattled along the platform as the train approached and left.

However, there was a strict no photos rule there with police in every station. (See entry Tashkent Metro http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-en tries/londone7/23/1358343900/tpod.html )

I look forward to visiting the Moscow Metro one day which is just as lavish and unique.