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Moscow Metro Introduces ‘World’s First’ Pay-by-Face System

The system, named "Face Pay," has been fitted at special turnstiles across the Russian capital’s more than 240 metro stations.

multilingual metro

Moscow Metro Adds Tajik, Uzbek Language Signs in Migrant Centers

“Our task is to make the metro clear and comfortable for different passengers,” Moscow’s transportation department said.

Moscow Metro Fires 100 Navalny Supporters – Dozhd

The ex-staffers link their termination to last month’s email database leak that exposed half a million Navalny supporters.

Moscow Metro to Implement 'FacePay' Fare Payment System

The system will be able to recognize passengers even if they're wearing face masks.

video surveillance

Moscow To Expand Metro Facial Recognition Network

Cameras that recognize faces and track fast movements will be installed across the city's metro system.

Stop Touching Metro Sculptures for Luck, Moscow Metro Urges Riders

“We promise that the statues will be grateful and all your wishes will come true,” Moscow's Transport Department said.

Moscow Metro Eyes Pay-by-Face Tech in Spring 2021

“Sounds a bit fantastic, but this is our immediate future,” Moscow's deputy mayor in charge of transportation said.

Moscow Metro Coronavirus Prankster Faces Prison Time

Video showed a passenger in a face mask imitating a seizure as fellow passengers scrambled out of the wagon at the next stop.

Everyday Life in the Moscow Metro

It's more than just a mode of transportation.

From the Archive: The 1990s Moscow Metro, in Photos

Even the Moscow metro isn't immune to a dose of 90s nostalgia.

Russian Westeros

Moscow Metro Riders Sit Atop Game of Thrones’ Iron Throne

Three Daenerys Targaryen, Cersei Lannister and Jon Snow lookalikes paid a visit to a Moscow metro station.

The Moscow Metro Wants in on Black Friday Too

Russia’s internet watchdog has warned of spoof Black Friday that websites collect personal data.

Man Survives Being Run Over by Moscow Metro Car

The conductor pulled the emergency break but the train did not stop in time and ran over the passenger.

Man Crawls Naked Through Moscow Metro Station

A video of a nude man army-crawling through a Moscow metro station has made the rounds on the Russian internet late this week.

7 Beautiful New Metro Stations Open in Moscow, in Pictures

The seven new stations feature futuristic designs as well as historic references.

World Cup Fans Ask Moscow Metro Staff the Darndest Things

“Where does Lenin sleep?” is among the weirdest questions that Moscow metro staffers have been asked by foreign fans during the World Cup.

More Than 350,000 People Watch Russia-Spain Game From Metro

More than 350,000 people reportedly watched Russia’s match against Spain from the underground.

Moscow Arrests 42 Suspects Using New Facial Recognition Technology in Metro Stations

Moscow has ramped up video surveillance ahead of the FIFA World Cup with facial recognition technology.

Moscow Metro WiFi Exposed Millions of Users’ Personal Data

The insecurity allowed hackers to trace passengers' movements inside the metro, including their exact train carriage.

Nationalists Attack Metro Passengers in St. Petersburg, Yelling ‘This Car Is for Russians’

The assailants attacked the passengers with knives and nunchucks

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