The Big Shelter: How Kyiv’s Metro Stations Became Essential Bunkers for Millions

The stations, therefore, are more than just architecture; they are historical markers. They will forever be linked to this period of conflict, standing as monuments to the resilience of Kyiv. Future generations will look upon the tiled walls and deep shafts and recall not just a transit system, but the place where their grandparents and parents found safety and community during the darkest hours.