Moscow – The recent grand tram parade in Russia’s capital city, Moscow, attracted a record-breaking number of visitors.
More than 220 000 residents and guests gathered to celebrate the city’s tram history, marking the highest attendance in the past five years.
A procession of 11 trams travelled along a new route, starting from Shabolovka Street to Danilovskaya Manufactory and then back.
Visitors had the unique opportunity to step inside the meticulously restored tramcars, explore their interiors, and take a closer look at vintage fare boxes and ticket punchers, once used for fare collection.
The celebration extended to the newly renovated P.L. Apakov tram depot, which opened its doors to the public for the first time after an extensive reconstruction.
The depot hosted an exhibition featuring over 20 historic tramcars from various generations, allowing attendees to sit on the seats, hold onto the handrails, and immerse themselves in the history of Moscow’s tram system.
The event was more than just a parade.
Visitors enjoyed live performances by musical and dance ensembles, with the renowned band “Moralny Kodex” headlining the program.
Guests also participated in contests to win memorable prizes and sampled hearty dishes prepared in a field kitchen.
Moscow Transport said it was proud to uphold the tradition of hosting tram parades in the capital.
“Last year, we organised three such events, drawing over 500 000 visitors,” said Maksim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.
“The tram parade at Shabolovka Street once again demonstrated that residents love and appreciate this wonderful mode of transport, which can rightfully be called a symbol of our city.
“We will continue to develop Moscow’s tram system under the directive of Mayor Sergey Sobyanin.”
The deputy mayor of Moscow for transport and industry said the tram parade and exhibition serve as a vibrant reminder of the city’s dedication to preserving and celebrating its transportation heritage while continuing to modernise and expand its tram network.
“This year’s event was a resounding success, bringing the community together to honor a cherished symbol of Moscow,” Maksim Liksutov said.
