{
  "id": 12455970,
  "title": "Moscow plans to link two of its main rail terminals under a vast glass canopy. Preservationists fear Yaroslavsky Station’s Soviet architecture could disappear in the process.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/moscow-plans-to-link-two-of-its-main-rail-terminals-under-a-vast",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T19:41:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Meduza (English)",
    "slug": "meduza-english",
    "url": "https://meduza.io/en/slides/moscow-plans-to-link-two-of-its-main-rail-terminals-under-a-vast-glass-canopy-preservationists-fear-yaroslavsky-station-s-soviet-architecture-could-disappear-in-the-process"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Moscow is set to undertake a massive reconstruction of its primary rail terminals, Yaroslavsky and Leningradsky stations, by linking them with a vast glass canopy. However, preservationists are apprehensive that the iconic Soviet architecture of Yaroslavsky Station could be lost during this process. Construction of the wave-shaped glass canopy is scheduled to commence in December 2026, with completion expected by the end of 2028. The project aims to accommodate a growing number of passengers, with current usage exceeding 80,000 commuters daily and projected to surpass 100,000 by 2035. The design, still in development, will feature the glass canopies spanning 12,800 square meters, connecting the platforms and introducing new entrances, exits, utility systems, and passenger halls. The station's history dates back to 1862, when the first station was built. Initially named Troitsky, it was situated along a route leading to Sergiev Posad and the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius. However, ideological considerations led to its relocation to Komsomolskaya Square, where it was renamed Yaroslavsky Station in 1870 after the tracks reached Yaroslavl. Designed by architect Fyodor Schechtel, the current station structure showcases neoclassical architecture, with elements inspired by Russia's northern regions, such as facade patterns resembling Pomor ornamentation and depictions of northern flora on majolica panels.",
  "summary": "Reconstruction of Moscow’s Yaroslavsky Station will begin in December 2026. A wave-shaped glass canopy will connect it to neighboring Leningradsky Station, allowing passengers to transfer between the two without going outdoors. Work will continue until 2028. The station’s appearance has changed many times over the years: the building designed by Fyodor Schechtel that Muscovites know today came…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}