A bus stop or metro station would likely be the last place you'd expect to see works of art, except perhaps street art or graffiti. However, many remote areas in the former Soviet Union previously put an immense amount of work into building beautiful, creative, and unique transportation shelters.
Photographer Christopher Herwig, who hails from Canada, has long since had a fascination with the ornate and intricate architecture found far and wide across European countries like Georgia, Ukraine, Russia, and many others that were once part of the USSR. To complete his 2nd book on the topic, he journeyed 10,000 miles across the former Soviet Union capturing metro stations, subways, and bus stops that screamed opulence and creativity.
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These Images Will Make You Look Twice...
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The Biggest Model Train Set in the World is Incredible
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20 Stunning Photos Captured at the Perfect Moment
Take a look at these perfectly-timed photos that will undoubtedly take your breath away.
These Photos DEFINITELY Require a Second Look!
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Watch the Might of Nature in This Winning Photo Series
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You Can’t Tear Your Eyes Away From These Bizarre Buildings
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These Extremely Rare Photos Will Teach You Something New
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These Buildings Seem to Defy Gravity and Logic
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18 Images That Will Make You Gasp
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The Unbelievable Diversity of China’s Landscapes
This photographer spent an entire year traveling through remote Chinese provinces and photographing the most picturesque landscapes he could find with his drone.
These Tricky Photos Will Have You Do a Double Take
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GUIDE: Get the Best Out of Your Outdoor Photos
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17 Jaw-Dropping Secret Rooms and Compartments
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10 Historical Figures Side by Side Their Live Descendants
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I Can't Believe the USA Looked So Different in the Fifties
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These Planetary Storm Photos Will Blow You Away
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