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Cruise Craft Hustler 570 Bowrider

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Cruise Craft Bowrider, excellent all round family, skiing and fishing boat. The Hustler is a beamy boat, extremely stable sitting at anchor and going through chop and swell. The motor is a 1992 175 Evinrude in excellent condition, has plenty of power for this boat. It has a new powerpack, plugs and was serviced late last year. Motor was reconditioned before I purchased the boat 9 years ago, we have put approx 150 hours on it since maximum.

Oil injection was removed and has to be premixed, steering is hydraulic so she is nice and easy to steer. The boat has an underfloor 120ltr (approx) stainless tank fuel tank located in the centre of the boat. New VHF radio and Garmin sounder, stainless burley pot, small bait tank or can be used as an esky, raised cutting board, all running lights and bilge pump work. New bucket seats and all upholstery is still in very good condition for its age, she also has two small factory boarding platforms on either side of the stern, always garaged since I have had her. Selling because we do not need a boat this size anymore.. Also comes with stainless steel framed black canopy (as seen in pics) and new black bow cover.Very reliable, single axle Dunbier Supa roller trailer with new LED lights and bearings etc serviced 12 months ago, no rust.

Both boat and trailer are registered until April 2019This is a great buy for the family boat or fishing and skiiing. $14000.00 ONO.

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Guide to used Cruise Craft boats

Cruise Craft boats are among the best-loved and most recognised fibreglass boats in Australia. The company has been making fibreglass boats since the 1960s and over the decades, dozens of boats have come and gone. Here are some of the most sought after classic (i.e. used) Cruise Craft boats that appear on the market.

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Cruise craft ­reef finder 533.

One of Australia’s favorites, the Cruise Craft Reef Finder 533 was a revolution in cuddy-cabin design and construction. It’s fair to say there were softer-riding boats on the market at the time, but the Reef Finder hit the mark with its combination of freeboard, deck room, cuddy layout and general fishability. It was easily towed by a family vehicle and it had enough room for the whole family. This was one of the first smooth-sided Cruise Craft hulls, and it provided a terrific combination of features. Cruise Craft Reef Finder boats are still highly sought after on the used boat market, and there are some magnificent specimens both in original and restored condition.

Whilst the recommended horsepower range was specified at 70-150hp, the greater majority were fitted with 115 or 120hp OMC V4s or 135hp Mercury V6s outboard motors. Hulls were produced from 1987 to 1994.

Cruise Craft Rogue

Cruise Craft made no less than 1534 examples of the Rogue. When introduced in 1970, the Cruise Craft Rogue 14 was the boat for every man in the emerging fibreglass market. It sounds silly now, but back then you could buy a complete Rogue 14 fitted with a Johnson / Evinrude high compression 55hp outboard (commonly known as a “hand grenade”) as a complete tow-away package for under $4000. This was a booming time where everyone wanted one of the new “plastic fantastic” boats, and the Rogue fitted the bill. It was considered a family fish / ski runabout; plenty of people learnt to waterski behind one.

Today there are still countless Cruise Craft Rogue boats fishing every day around the country. The Rogue was one of the first clinker-sided, flared-bow, wide-beamed fibreglass Cruise Crafts and it was considered a “bluewater” hull in its day. Most old salts around Australia would agree the Cruise Craft Rogue is an Aussie boating icon.

The Recommended horsepower range was from 33-75hp. They were commonly fitted with Johnson / Evinrude 40, 50, 55 and 70hp outboards. Production started in 1970 and ceased in 1978.

Cruise Craft ­Reef Raider 166

The Cruise Craft Reef Raider 166 is a no-nonsense, fishing cuddy-cabin with a tough-as-nails hull. Its sistership, the Cruise Craft Raider 166 runabout, uses the same hull. Both earned a strong reputation in the Australian boating market. We know of a Cruise Craft 166 Reef Raider that was rammed amidships by a 35ft yacht and was then involved in a tail-end road accident, and it still performed day after day. They offer plenty of room, a ton of stability and very good seakeeping abilities for their size. The anchoring setup for the runabout was primitive compared to today’s standards.

The Cruise Craft Reef Raider was one of the first fish-and-dive-oriented cuddy-cabs and it was commonly doing battle with the other Queensland-built cuddy-cabs from rival Seafarer, namely the V-Sea and Viking.

The recommended outboard motor horsepower range was from 70-115hp and they carried the weight of the big old straight-six Mercury engines quite well. Hulls were produced from 1972 to 1980 (Raider) and 1974 to 1984 (Reef Raider).

Cruise Craft 580D

The Cruise Craft 580D was a 5.8m (19ft) displacement half-cabin fitted with a fuel-efficient diesel engine. They’re still popular on the big estuaries of the Georges River, Sydney Harbour and Pittwater, as well as on the estuaries of south-east Queensland. They were particularly popular during the fuel crises of the early ’80s. The Cruise Craft 580Ds were true overnighters with an enclosed cabin with galley, head and folding tables. They typically had a massive top speed of around 13kmh, and were commonly fitted with the 13hp twin-cylinder Volvo Penta diesel and shaftdrive.

Cruise Craft built 84 of the 850D packages between 1980 and 1987 and was presented with the ABIA Boat Of The Year Award by Sir James Hardy in 1980. We found Kevin’s thoughts on the 580D quite fitting: “The 580D owners spent very little on fuel but plenty on alcohol, so the overall economy wasn’t great!”

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Cruise Craft Stinger 506

When it comes to 5m runabouts, the Cruise Craft 506 Stinger really hit the spot. You just can’t miss its distinctive styling, with crisp clear lines and the traditional Cruise Craft beamy hull with flared bow. The 506 hull was also used for the Tiara low-profile half-cabin, the Regal half-cabin, and the Charger bowrider. The Cruise Craft 506 Stinger is one of the early smooth-sided hulls and it carries “teak” trim on the bow and stern acting as non-skid. The Stingers were one of the first Cruise Craft runabouts to feature a walkthrough section in the screen and bow, and hence they were quite user friendly. They had a big interior, deluxe back-to-back seating, and they were beautifully trimmed. Used boat dealers still love them as they have such appealing lines and an extremely high quality construction.

Cruise Craft Stinger boats were a very popular family boat as they were easily towed on a single-axle trailer behind an average six-cylinder family vehicle. Stingers were great all-rounders, and rated to a maximum of 150hp they were very desirable watersports packages.

Most were fitted with 90-115hp outboard engines and the hull was manufactured from 1985 to 1990.

Cruise Craft Outsider 580

Whilst later-model Outsiders were much better packages, the Cruise Craft Outsider 580 was one of the first walkaround cabin configurations in the country. We plebs were all envious of the Cruise Craft Fishing Team boats that graced nearly every fishing competition on the east coast in the early ’90s, manned by some great fishing personalities. The Cruise Craft Outsider range turned the corner into fully dedicated sportsfishing packages with a walkaround allowing you to fish 360 degrees around the cabin, or fight that fast-moving pelagic all around the boat. These superb boats were fitted with deluxe stainless-steel-framed seating and toughened glass windscreens, and they came with a huge non-skid deck area, wide coamings with plenty of storage, a moulded livebait tank and bait boxes, built-in tackle boxes and high freeboard. The Outsider 580 was also one of the first models to feature 25in extra-long transoms, a huge improvement for deep-vee boats. This lifted the powerhead a further 5in out of the water compared to the previous 20in long-shaft models, a big advantage when fishing in sloppy conditions with the weight of a few anglers at the stern.

The specified power rating was from 120-185hp and most were fitted with 150hp outboard motors. The hull was manufactured from 1990 to 1995 and was superseded by the Cruise Craft Outsider 550.

Cruise Craft Explorer 570

This author (of which a younger version is shown here) has a real soft spot for the Cruise Craft Explorer 570. I landed my first IGFA gold medal striped marlin in an Explorer 570 in horrendous seas and with an inexperienced crew at Bermagui, NSW, back in 1996. The Explorer was built like the proverbial brick outhouse. Its stylish half-cabin created not only a terrific sea boat, but also a versatile cruiser or family boat that still performed well with as little as a 115hp outboard. As with most half-cabin boats of the day, there was little thought given to the anchoring setup through the cabin hatch. Otherwise, however, the layout was excellent, the ride reasonably soft and smooth. Explorers fill you with confidence, with a big hull footprint for a 5.7m boat.

Their specified horsepower range was from 90-175hp, although most were commonly fitted with OMC’s 140hp V4 engine. A relatively large 150lt fuel tank fed these thirsty carbureted beasts, which were available with a sterndrive option in the deep 22° hull. Hulls were produced from 1980 to 1994.

Cruise Craft ­Hustler 570

When Cruise Craft released the Hustler MkI in 1981 the market exploded for bowriders. Finally, here was a family sports boat that used all of the available hull space. You could accommodate a party of friends or just spread out with the array of seating and lounge options. These were comfortable boats, with thickly-upholstered seats and drop-down back-to-back seats that became sunlounges. However, there was more to the Hustler than just watersports. Being based on the strong and efficient deep-vee 570 hull, she easily converted to a serious rough-water contender. They’ve even been fitted with towers and outriggers for offshore gamefishing action!

Kevin Nichols tells an interesting tale about the Cruise Craft Hustler. It was at the 1981 Adelaide Boat Show where he spotted a pair of feet in brown shoes on the opposite side of his Hustler. It turned out to be Barry Spooner from International Marine / Caribbean, measuring the hull with the palm of his hand. Kevin offered him a tape measure and they both had a good laugh. The Caribbean Calais was born not long after.

Cruise Craft Hustlers were built in MkI and MkII models between 1981 and 1990 and they had a specified horsepower range of between 90-185hp. They went really well with 175hp Johnson Faststrike outbaords motors and Mercury engines. However, they still did okay with the 135hp Mercury or 140hp Johnson / Evinrude outboard motors.

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Smuggler 570BR

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The first Smuggler Bowrider – well sort of… Just over a year ago Dave and Pauline Pringle of Smuggler Marine purchased the Bonito range of boat moulds, with the plan of continuing this popular iconic kiwi brand. Now, less that twelve months later they have decided to fold the two brands into one, making the logistic and marketing process a whole lot simpler, just as has been done with Mercury/Mariner and Evinrude/Johnson in recent times. Dave and Pauline swayed for many months making the decision – and after much consideration they decided that, having worked hard to make the Smuggler brand so well respected, they would run with Smuggler and discontinue the Bonito brand. (See the ‘Looking Back’ column in this issue, where Barry Thompson looks at the history of Bonito.)

Mid 2009, Dave Pringle approached Propeller magazine asking if we would be interested in running a Bonito as our photo boat for the 2010-11 season. As our period with the 175hp Suzuki powered Haines Signature 580BR photo boat was nearing an end, we thought the timing perfect. But what model? We have enjoyed the functionality of the bow rider – particularly for photography purposes, being able to move freely about the boat. We had an eye on the 6.0m 585 Sport – but that had not yet been developed as a bow rider – watch this space… So the only other model in the range was the Bonito 570 BR, which looking at and crawling over the 570 cabin version, the 570 seemed to have good a volume cockpit and it would be easily moved about the country to shows and events over the year, and who knows – as the 6 metre is developed we could step up to that after our photo boat period with Smuggler.

The now Smuggler 570BR has come a long way from the original Scott Robson designed Bonito 522, having been developed and enhanced over the years in cosmetics, usability and functionality. It has also been improved structurally, with the additions of the rear pods on the transom along with other hull improvements, giving the boat a smoother and dryer ride.

After the 522, with various changes by previous Bonito owner Peter Johnson, it was renamed the 535, and now with the latest Smuggler touches it becomes the 570BR. Right through the evolution the construction has remained more or less the same; there is a moulded floor section that runs chine to chine and part way up the side of the hull, as with most of the Bonito range. The build process still incorporates a plywood cockpit sole, with the fibreglass liner sitting on top, rather than replacing it altogether, as is common with some other manufacturers.

“This hull has been a very popular model in the past and there is no reason why it should not continue to be so.” says Dave Pringle, MD of Smuggler Boats. “In fact, we have just developed and released the new Smuggler 570 Multi-Sport – a centre console model based on the 570 hull, released at the recent Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show last month, where it drew a great deal of interest

We (Propeller magazine) took possession of our Smuggler 570BR in April and have already managed to show her off at a few outings. Given Smuggler’s well established partnership with BRP, the manufacturer and distributor of Evinrude E-TEC outboards, we decided to run with Evinrude E-TEC this year on our photo boat, and because we could, we decided to run at the high end of the recommended power range, fitting her with a 150hp Evinrude E-TEC. When Dave Pringle (who is very much a petrol head himself) handed me over the keys – he commented while shaking his head – treat her with respect, suggesting that only those with some boating experience should be let loose with her. Our first trip out certainly proved thrilling and brought a true appreciation of Dave’s words. The power from the Evinrude 150hp E-TEC was exhilarating – each time prior to powering up having to let the team know we were going to add more gas to the engine – the kids grabbed onto the bow rails with white knuckles and smiles from ear to ear.

It was not just the amazing holeshot and instant acceleration – when buttoning off you also had to be alert with not just the torque release, which can clearly be felt when buttoning off at full speed – but ensuring the crew and possessions onboard were not catapulted forward –: I think I must have had the fastest chilly bin on the Hauraki Gulf. Speaking with the BRP team – they put the fast braking down to the large 19’ prop that slows things up real quick, once the power is off. Again, it’s all about learining your boat and something to be aware of, in this instance – ease off the power gradulally!

At all times the hull had great adhesion with the sea, and when trimming in and throwing her into some tight corners the 570BR held on well. With the proviso of perhaps being a little over-powered, the boat handles very well – running best at three-quarter trim. When we encountered some snotty chop, the ride was remarkably improved and made a whole more comfortable by simply trimming the engine back in. While we were out, as usually is the case in Auckland the wind came up and the sea conditions deteriorated. We found that in all conditions – head into, beam on and in a following sea – the hull performed well, with only a little spray coming aboard once or twice.

The 570BR is a breeze to drive thanks to the Sea Star hydraulic steering, an item I would recommend on every V6 outboard engine. Hydraulic steering enables the ladies and those not as strong or confident as some to get in behind the wheel and give it a go – who knows, with enough experience – you won’t be able to use the excuse ‘I can’t ski or wakeboard anymore – because my wife can’t drive the boat!’

If one was wanting to be a little more sensible about one’s engine choice, one would be easily satisfied with the 115hp or 130hp V4 option. I have experienced the same boat powered by a 115hp V4 Johnson, which pushed us along at a healthy 40mph.

One of our first days out was a day with the kids for a little adventure and hopefully a little watersport. With all the gear aboard, off we travelled, the rig sitting upon a DMW Premier 500 single axle trailer. The rig of less than 1500kg tows nicely – we did not opt for brakes as we tow with a sizable V8 Ford Explorer, which has little trouble towing or stopping the rig. We decided to opt for a set of alloy wheels to set off the good looking boat with a good looking trailer. At the ramp the boat was easy to launch off the multi-roller trailer. My wife Carla, and two ‘helpers’ under ten, easily held the boat while I parked the car and trailer.

Climbing aboard I was pleasantly surprised with the roominess offered from a boat of a little over 5.5m (keeping in mind I had been originally gearing up for the 6m model). We had two adults, four children and a small dog onboard; three of the children sat up in the bow for the entire day, leaving one of the four cockpit area seats free. The bow seating area, although a little smaller than some, is comfortable, and nicely upholstered, as was the entire boat’s seating. The coamings seem a little higher than most, which is reassuring when you have smaller crew members onboard. A small but handy locker is under the for’ard squab of the three. There is also a reasonably sized anchor locker behind the bollard and fairlead.

Moving through to the cockpit of the boat – there is a wide access area with two hatches to large storage lockers either side within the consoles; the starboard side also offers access to the back of the helm to the electronic workings of the boat.

There is plenty of storage throughout the boat by way of two underfloor lockers, one between the consoles and one very good-sized underfloor aft locker with two removable locker hatches. (The 120-litre internal fuel tank sits between the two, pretty much smack in the central point of the boat). The side pockets, which are also of a good size, are fitted out with rod holders either side. We mounted our Fusion waterproof speakers in the rear of these pockets, which protect them and help them produce some good base at the same time. Additional storage if you are still requiring more, is available within the helm and passenger seat pedestals and the aft corner bin seats which are removable – great when heading out for a fish and the space is more of a priority than extra seating.

There is more storage available under the transom where the oil reservoir, fuel filter and battery are also stored; all neatly hidden away by a domed-on curtain.

The consoles, as well as offering excellent storage, house the waterproof Fusion MS-IP600 marine stereo (which is also iPod or iPhone compatible – its great having the availability of hundreds of tracks of your personal taste of music – to play depending what mood one is in) and a cabin downlight, the helm has E-TEC i-Command gauges that offer all the engine management information that you could ever wish for from a boat of this size – all programmable and best of all quite easy to use! Next to the gauges we have flush mounted an Eagle Fishlite 640c GPS Fishfinder combo, another easy-to-use unit with good screen display even with the worst glare of the day. Below the steering wheel are two Aquatech switch panels which control the cockpit lighting, navigation lights, bilge pump and underwater lights. These are mounted in the transom either side of the bung and look great at night – and are said to be great fish attractants – will report back on that! The seating position is very good, and I find the driver’s seat comfortable, although one of the only problems I could find on the boat is that tendency to slide off the front of the seat – which could be easily rectified with the building up of its front padding. There are well placed foot rests recessed into the mouldings of both consoles – the boat is neatly trimmed with teak about the stern and we decided to add teak strips to the footrests as well. The Smuggler team have lowered the pedestals slightly to ensure the wind is clearly deflected over the crew – even for ‘giants’ like me at 5’7”! The 570 Bowrider has a very sleek yet solid windscreen with a good solid grab rail mounted around it. The controls are mounted in the right place and comfortable to use, with the electronics easily in view. The standing position for those like me who like a bit of air blowing through is good, with the seat pushing back clear of one’s butt.

On the port side there is a glove compartment built into the top of the console, although the lid does not lift fully open due to the sleekness of the screen – but far enough to toss in one’s valuables.

Both pedestal seats, which swivel 360 degrees, are great when reversed 180 degrees for fishing and entertaining, especially once we had fitted her out with all the Tallon entertainment accessories. With a beam of 2.25m the 570BR has a big volume feel, one of a boat larger than it actually is. I put this down to a combination of good provision for stowage, good beam and the extra usable space of the bow area.

The two aft bin seats are comfortable, with good lumbar support, and stepping over them gives easy access to the transom and boarding platform either side. To port there is a stainless boarding ladder for easy access on and off the boat. The transom and coamings (which have four rod holders mounted within) are nicely dressed with a tasteful application of teak.

Although we have only had our new boat for a short time, the experiences have been great, a predictable (with sensible horsepower), safe, kiwi conditions boat – which is easily managed by a crew of just one or two, with the perceived volume of a boat much bigger than its actual size, with good looks to match.

We are very happy with our 570BR and are looking forward to spending time out on the water getting to know our little rocket ship a little better.

Specifications

• Model: Smuggler 570 Bowrider
• Price as Tested: $69,000
• Designer: Smuggler Marine
• Material: GRP
• Type: Bowrider
• Beam: 2.24m
• Deadrise: 21 degrees
• Hull Configuration: Deep V
• Trailerable Weight: 1250kg
• Height on Trailer: 1.85m
• Engine Capacity: 90-150hp
• Power Options: Outboard only
• Fuel Capacity: 120 litres

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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The trains and stations of the Moscow Metro

2 Comments · Posted by Alex Smirnov in Cities , Travel , Video

The Moscow Metro is the third most intensive subway system in the world after Tokyo and Seoul subways. The first line was opened on May 15, 1935. Since 1955, the metro has the name of V.I. Lenin.

The system consists of 12 lines with a total length of 305.7 km. Forty four stations are recognized cultural heritage. The largest passenger traffic is in rush hours from 8:00 to 9:00 and from 18:00 to 19:00.

Cellular communication is available on most of the stations of the Moscow Metro. In March 2012, a free Wi-Fi appeared in the Circle Line train. The Moscow Metro is open to passengers from 5:20 to 01:00. The average interval between trains is 2.5 minutes.

The fare is paid by using contactless tickets and contactless smart cards, the passes to the stations are controlled by automatic turnstiles. Ticket offices and ticket vending machines can be found in station vestibules.

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Tomás · August 27, 2012 at 11:34 pm

The Moscow metro stations are the best That I know, cars do not.

Alberto Calvo · September 25, 2016 at 8:57 pm

Great videos! Moscow Metro is just spectacular. I actually visited Moscow myself quite recently and wrote a post about my top 7 stations, please check it out and let me know what you think! :)

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