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 are Some of the Most Fascinating Photos!
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15 Rare Photos That'll Change the Way You See the World!
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Dogs Make Wedding Photos a Hundred Times Cuter!
When dogs participate in wedding and engagement photos, incredibly cute and funny photos are guaranteed!
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The Biggest Model Train Set in the World is Incredible
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5 Ancient Roman Buildings Still Inhabited Today
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17 Historical Pics That Give a Glimpse of The Past
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Frank Gehry Created Some Incredible Buildings...
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These Hilarious Pics Prove That Mankind is Probably Doomed
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Award Winning Panoramic Photos From All Over the World
The talented winners of the EPSON Pano Awards photography contest offer absolutely breathtaking panoramic views
Look Closer. These Pictures Aren’t What They Appear to Be
Look very closely at these pictures. Because they might confuse you at first glance.
These National Geographic Photos All Won Awards
These beautiful photos are all winners and runner ups of National geographic's travelers' photography competition.
The Name of the Game is... Camouflage!
These confusing pictures will challenge your vision and your mind!
These Mind-Bending Photos Will Have You Do a Double Take!
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When History Comes to Life: 21 Colorized Moments
Enjoy this amazing collection of colorized history photos.
This National Geographic Contest Winners are Spectacular
National Geographic is synonymous with outstanding photography, and its awards are no exception. Take a look at the best National Geographic photos of 2018.
Woman Finds Incredible 1930s Time Capsule From Her Father
The Shoebox Negatives is a project by Joan Ruppert to share her late father's photogprahy form the 1930 and 40s. Go on a journey with this touching time capsule
15 Stunning Examples of Architecture at Its Best
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15 Historical Photographs Very Few Have Seen
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This Skyscraper Will be the Tallest Garden in the World
This Australian skyscraper in the city of Melbourne will soon become the tallest vertical garden in the world!
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