Today, Kyiv Metro marks its 65th anniversary. For the past four years, it has operated amidst the ongoing war, serving not just as a transportation system but also as a shelter that saves lives of many city residents.
From the very first days of the invasion, metro workers joined the defense of the country — some continue their work underground, while others have taken up arms to protect the nation.
“Unfortunately, among our staff, there are those who did not return. 31 metro employees lost their lives defending our freedom. They were top-notch specialists, dear friends, loving parents — people who moved this city every day and then stood up to defend its free future,” stated the press service of Kyiv Metro.
The metro emphasized that the memory of the fallen colleagues is an integral part of the subway's history, which continues to operate despite all challenges.
The first stations — “Vokzalna”, “Universytet”, “Khreshchatyk”, “Arsenalna”, and “Dnipro” — were built almost by hand. Today, they are recognized as architectural landmarks.
In the 1950s, most of the work was done without modern machinery: soil and concrete were loaded manually, requiring significant manpower and resources. At that time, it was one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country.