The Moscow cable car transported over 1.5 million people in a year.
Description
A new aerial mode of transport – the cable car-has appeared in the capital. It connected the observation platform on the Sparrow hills above the Moscow river with the Luzhniki stadium.
There are three stations on the 720-meter route: Vorobyovy Gory (upper), Novaya Liga, and Luzhniki (lower).
The Moscow cable car is unique in that it performs transport and tourist functions in addition to its sports purpose.
There are two routes on the cable car: tourist ("Vorobyovy Gory – Luzhniki") and sports ("Vorobyovy Gory – New League").
There are 35 closed booths on the tourist site. Each is designed for eight people. The booths are equipped with media screens, audio guides in 4 languages (English, Chinese, German, Russian), led light, hooks for bicycles, skis and snowboards. There are also two VIP cabins for important guests or newlyweds. Inside are four leather chairs, Cup holders, and cupboards.
The sports route will run 10 open chair cabins designed for athletes and students of the Vorobyovy Gory sports school. The route will start working in February 2019-for the freestyle world Cup.
"The cable car will become a point of attraction for Muscovites and tourists. It offers views of dozens of attractions in the capital. From a bird's-eye view, you can see all the high-rises in Moscow and learn the history of the unique construction of the metro bridge, "said Andrey Brabets, Chairman of the coordination Council for the reconstruction of the Vorobyovy Gory sports complex.
Luzhniki Station»
Luzhniki is located on the Luzhnetskaya embankment, next to the stadium of the same name. The Mosmarket food court has already started operating at this station. On an area of 650 square meters, there are 20 restaurants where visitors will not find the same dishes on the menu. Live music is played on the food court from Thursday to Sunday. In summer, two large verandas will open with views of the Moskva river and the Sparrow hills.
Station "A New League»
It is located on the Vorobyevskaya embankment. Access is currently restricted due to the closed ski slope. This station will mainly be used by skiers to climb up.
Vorobyovy Gory station»
It is located on Kosygin street, next to the famous observation deck. In winter, the station will start a ski slope for professional and Amateur skiing.
Operating mode:
Monday: 16: 00-22: 00
Tuesday-Thursday: 10: 00-22: 00
Friday-Sunday: 10: 00-23: 00
Sports cluster "Vorobyovy Gory»
"Vorobyovy Gory" is a unique sports complex located in one of the historical places of Moscow and is a favorite place for Muscovites and guests of the capital.
According to experts and experts of the International ski Federation (FIS), this complex is a unique sports facility of this kind and meets all the necessary requirements for holding the most prestigious all-Russian and international competitions in Alpine skiing, ski jumping, cross-country skiing and snowboard.
Very soon, the first winter ski complex in the history of Moscow will start a new," more modern " sports life.
It is planned that the updated sports complex "Vorobyovy Gory" will host sports training for the leading athletes of the Moscow national team in Alpine skiing, snowboard, ski jumping and cross-country skiing, as well as novice athletes.
The sports complex will be reconstructed and modernized. There will be reconstruction and modernization of the base trampolines and sports and entertainment grounds. The new cluster will include two ski jumps and a long track for skiers, a rope Park, and other sports facilities. "In addition, it was decided to recreate the abandoned escalator gallery from the Vorobyovy Gory station to the natural area where the sports cluster is being formed
