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Soviet bus stops

Soviet bus stops are unique urban structures designed to provide attractive outdoor environments for citizens to wait for their ride. They remain some of the most recognizable examples of the Soviet-era design approach which fuses functionality and aesthetics with creative uses of concrete, metal, glass, mosaics, and other elements. Notable features of Soviet bus stops include ample seating, weather protection, innovative use of materials, and integration with their surrounding urban environment. With many of the original structures still standing, these bus stops continue to serve as a striking reminder of the Soviet era and its creative architectural contributions.

Herwig himself notes that the phenomenon of old bus stops simply amazed him, because among them there were practically no identical ones, the construction budget and the imagination of the architects were simply limitless..

Soviet bus stops

Soviet bus stops

Soviet bus stops

Soviet bus stops

Soviet bus stops

Soviet bus stops

Soviet bus stops

Soviet bus stops

Soviet bus stops

Soviet bus stops

Soviet bus stops

Soviet bus stops

Soviet bus stops

Soviet bus stops

Soviet bus stops

Soviet bus stops

Soviet bus stops

Soviet bus stops

Soviet bus stops

The book with Herwig’s photographs was published in 2014, became widely known, which prompted the photographer to go on a new trip to the former countries of the Soviet Union to release the second volume.

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  1. Andrew Watson

    What was the significance behind the design of the Soviet bus stops and how did they reflect the country’s ideology and architectural style during that time?

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