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Moscow, 2026 – A themed train dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the State Academic Bolshoi Theater of Russia has begun operating on the Moscow Metro. The train will operate on the Circle Line for six months.
The new train has become a true chronicle of the country's main stage. The exhibits housed in the carriages introduce passengers to the theater's history, its prominent figures, and its contemporary development.
Passengers will be able to:
Learn about the history of the Bolshoi Theatre's founding; meet legendary artists, directors, conductors, and choreographers through archival photographs; read about iconic productions from the current repertoire; take a look behind the scenes and learn about the intricacies of theatre life; and see how the theatre is developing today, including the changes of recent years.
"I congratulate the Bolshoi Theatre company on its 250th anniversary—a significant milestone not only for the capital but for the entire country. Along with the Moscow Metro, which has served Muscovites and visitors for over 90 years, the Bolshoi Theatre remains one of the city's most important symbols. To mark the anniversary, we launched a themed train, which will run on the Circle Line for six months. I am confident it will become a true ambassador for the Bolshoi Theatre in the metro and allow millions of passengers to rediscover its rich history. We are implementing cultural and educational projects in line with the objectives of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin," noted Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.
"We are proud to operate in Moscow, one of the most dynamic cities in the world. Our collaboration with the Moscow Government is yielding tangible results. Today, we are jointly launching a train dedicated to the Bolshoi Theatre, and we hope it will be a pleasant and unexpected gift for Moscow Metro passengers.
"We strive to enrich the capital's cultural life: our program is becoming increasingly rich and diverse. The culmination of the Bolshoi Theatre's 250th anniversary celebrations is scheduled for December—we will mark this anniversary with particular grandeur," emphasized Valery Gergiev, General Director of the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia.
The project was implemented by the Moscow Metro in collaboration with the Bolshoi Theatre as part of the development of cultural and educational initiatives in urban transport.