Impressive photographs of the Metro Stations of the Soviet Union and Russia, many of which have not been previously documented. Nikita Khrushchev, in his memoirs, referred to the Metro as something supernatural. The various Metro lines constructed in the Soviet Union from the 1930s to the 1980s go beyond the simple systems of London, Paris, or New York, functioning as works of propaganda – a fusion of sculpture, architecture, and art, combining Byzantine, medieval, baroque, and constructivist ideas, embodying the notion that communism would provide a "communal luxury" for all. Today, these impressive spaces remain the closest realization of a Soviet utopia. Following the success of his book on Soviet Bus Stops, Christopher Herwig undertakes an underground exploration – photographing the metro stations of the former Soviet Union's networks. From excessive marble and luxurious opulence to strict futuristic minimalist glory, the Metro Stations of the Soviet Union capture this rich architectural variety. Along the way, Herwig captures individual elements that compose this unique Soviet experience: neon, concrete, escalators, signage, mosaics, and relief sculptures make up an unforgettable living map of the Soviet Metro. The photographs are accompanied by an introduction by the distinguished writer on architecture, politics, and culture, Owen Hatherley.