Metro passengers don vintage Soviet Union era clothing

Metro passengers in Russia took a step back in time when they donned vintage Soviet Union era clothing as part of an educational project by the Moscow Underground.

History enthusiasts showcased military and civilian garbs on Line 1 of the underground as part of the Night on the Metro cultural and educational project.

The clothing was from both the pre- and post-World War II periods and was provided by the Severny Vokzal/Vauxhall Nord club. 

The remarkable pictures show a re-enactment of a time long thought past.

Many of the men wore military uniforms complete with medals while some women wore furs, with one pictured with a fox draped around her neck.

One man, dressed in an grey blazer, white trousers and black hat, even appeared to have an old-fashioned newspaper folded up in his pocket.

And a picture of a train carriage revealed what life would have been like for Moscow commuters in days gone by, with passengers seen chatting away as they waited for the train to reach their destination.

The volunteers showcased their historic apparel on November 3 in front of impressed crowds, who snapped pictures on their phones. 

Metro passengers in Russia took a trip back in time when they donned vintage Soviet clothing as part of an educational programme on the Moscow Underground

One man, dressed in a smart grey blazer, white trousers and shirt as well as a dark hat, dangled a cigarette from his mouth and even had what appeared to be a vintage newspaper folded up in his pocket

One man, dressed in a smart grey blazer, white trousers and shirt as well as a dark hat, dangled a cigarette from his mouth and even had what appeared to be a vintage newspaper folded up in his pocket

The volunteers - including a woman with a fox draped around her neck - proudly showed off their vintage gear to modern day crowds, who applauded as they walked by

The volunteers – including a woman with a fox draped around her neck – proudly showed off their vintage gear to modern day crowds, who applauded as they walked by

Many of the history buffs wore military uniforms from both the pre- and post-World War II periods. The gear was provided by the Severny Vokzal/Vauxhall Nord club

Many of the history buffs wore military uniforms from both the pre- and post-World War II periods. The gear was provided by the Severny Vokzal/Vauxhall Nord club

From Russia with love: These volunteers looked the real deal with historically accurate accessories to go with their clothing. The women clutched handbags while one of the men sported an old-fashioned moustache

From Russia with love: These volunteers looked the real deal with historically accurate accessories to go with their clothing. The women clutched handbags while one of the men sported an old-fashioned moustache

The actors' clothes juxtaposed with the modern apparel of the history fans who turned out to watch the event. Many took pictures on their phones

The actors’ clothes juxtaposed with the modern apparel of the history fans who turned out to watch the event. Many took pictures on their phones

It was not just the men who dressed up in military uniform. While her fellow actors watched on, one woman modelled a military dress, complete with tights

It was not just the men who dressed up in military uniform. While her fellow actors watched on, one woman modelled a military dress, complete with tights

These three women modelled Soviet era clothing as part of the exhibition on the Moscow Underground. One of the volunteers held a fox 

These three women modelled Soviet era clothing as part of the exhibition on the Moscow Underground. One of the volunteers held a fox 

As her fellow volunteers lined up in their vintage clothing on the wall behind her, this woman proudly showed off what appears to be a military uniform

As her fellow volunteers lined up in their vintage clothing on the wall behind her, this woman proudly showed off what appears to be a military uniform

Metro passengers in Russia took a step back in time when they donned vintage Soviet clothing as part of an educational project by the Moscow Underground

Metro passengers in Russia took a step back in time when they donned vintage Soviet clothing as part of an educational project by the Moscow Underground

This man posed for pictures and lapped up the attention of the crowd who appeared to be impressed by his historic clothing

This man posed for pictures and lapped up the attention of the crowd who appeared to be impressed by his historic clothing

The event gave a unique insight into what life must have been like to be a commuter in Soviet era Russia. This woman fanned herself as she sat on the vintage train

The event gave a unique insight into what life must have been like to be a commuter in Soviet era Russia. This woman fanned herself as she sat on the vintage train

As part of the event, a man dressed in military garb posed next to a woman and a young girl on the train platform

As part of the event, a man dressed in military garb posed next to a woman and a young girl on the train platform

One of the actors was pictured in her vintage clothing standing next to a vintage train on the Moscow Underground

One of the actors was pictured in her vintage clothing standing next to a vintage train on the Moscow Underground

Crowds gathered for the exhibition, which was on Line 1 of the Moscow Underground as part of the Night on the Metro cultural and educational project

Crowds gathered for the exhibition, which was on Line 1 of the Moscow Underground as part of the Night on the Metro cultural and educational project

The actors seemed to be getting into the spirit of the event and appeared to be enjoying the occasion as they boarded the vintage train in Moscow

The actors seemed to be getting into the spirit of the event and appeared to be enjoying the occasion as they boarded the vintage train in Moscow

History buffs clad out in military and civilian Soviet era clothing chatted to each other as they took part in the Night on the Metro cultural and educational project run by Moscow Underground

History buffs clad out in military and civilian Soviet era clothing chatted to each other as they took part in the Night on the Metro cultural and educational project run by Moscow Underground

A woman dressed in vintage clothing including a red handbag posed with a book on a retro train in Russia

A woman dressed in vintage clothing including a red handbag posed with a book on a retro train in Russia

One of the men - dressed in vintage Russian clothing - offered a fellow passenger on the retro train a cigarette 

One of the men – dressed in vintage Russian clothing – offered a fellow passenger on the retro train a cigarette 

Organisers of the event on the Moscow Underground even arranged for a retro train to be part of the educational exhibition

Organisers of the event on the Moscow Underground even arranged for a retro train to be part of the educational exhibition

A train conductor - dressed in historical uniform - blows his whistle on the platform in Moscow

A train conductor – dressed in historical uniform – blows his whistle on the platform in Moscow

 

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