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Mumsnet pushchair review: Mamas & Papas Ocarro

Thanks to puncture-resistant wheels and a light steering system, the Mamas & Papas Ocarro is an all-terrain pushchair designed for both comfort and stability.

By Mumsnet HQ | Last updated Dec 4, 2023

Price: RRP £849 | Buy now from Boots

This pram features in our roundup of the best pushchairs.

We also have handy guides to the best lightweight strollers , the best umbrella strollers , the best travel systems , the best double buggies and the best running buggies , all featuring product recommendations from Mumsnet users.

What we love

Can be folded with the seat still attached

Dual suspension

Large extendable sunshade for maximum coverage

Padded seat, pillow and chest pads

Chunky puncture-resistant wheels

What to know

Basket can only be loaded from the back

Heavy to carry

Fiddly, stiff harness clip

What are the key features?

Freestanding when folded

Adjustable handle

Three-point recline, including a lie-flat position

Five-point harness

Large, plush seat

One-handed fold

Compact when folded

Puncture-proof tyres for off-roading

Reflective trim on wheels

Rain cover included

Car seat compatible

What are the specs?

Suitable from: Birth to 15kg (using carrycot)

Pushchair orientation: Parent- and world-facing

Number of wheels: Four

Extras included: Rain cover, bumper bar, sun canopy

Dimension: H 110 x W 58 x L 96 cm

Folded dimensions: H 37 x W 58 x L 76 cm

Weight: 13.5kg

Compatible with the following car seats: Cybex Aton, Cybex Aton Q, Cybex Cloud Q, Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix, Maxi-Cosi Pebble, Maxi-Cosi Rock, BeSafe iZi Go, Joie Gemm, Joie i-Gemm, Nuna Pipa Lite, Nuna Pipa lite LX, Joie i-Level i-Size

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What does the package include?

We tested the four-piece Ocarro Explorer bundle, which included the chassis, seat, carrycot and adaptors for a car seat. The car seat is available separately or as part of other larger packages as well.

The Ocarro comes with a sunshade hood as standard for both the seat and carrycot as well as a separate carrycot and rain cover. The seat and carrycot fit straight to the chassis with no adapters needed.

There are six colourways available to choose from which are all fairly neutral and they go well with the smart mirror-framed chassis.

We tested the sage green colour, which looked really smart and drew lots of admiring glances on the school run.

The Ocarro is a bigger version of the Mamas & Papas Armadillo, which makes it larger and heavier than some on test, for example the super lightweight Maxi-Cosi Zelia .

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How easy is it to assemble?

The Ocarro is very simple to put together – it took about five minutes in total – and came with easy-to-follow paper instructions for further guidance.

Unfortunately, when we looked on the Mamas & Papas website for online instructions or videos there weren’t any available due to a technical fault. We found some alternative options on YouTube, including an official Mamas & Papas video.

To assemble the pushchair , it’s just a matter of attaching the wheels and seat. Make sure you put the wheels on the right way though otherwise the brake won’t work, so be sure to double-check this before you try it out with your baby.

The carrycot was also very simple to open and put together and only took another five minutes to assemble.

The Ocarro also comes with care instructions and warranty details. Mamas & Papas offer a two-year warranty on all their products and their customer service team can be reached using a telephone number or a web form.

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How does it look?

Simply put, this buggy is stunning. It has a stylish chassis and a beautiful brown leather trim on the handles and bumper bar. The material is luxurious so it really feels worth the £800 price tag.

The Ocarro's seat unit is suitable for a child up to 15kg, which is approximately three years of age, and it does lie flat for newborns, however it may feel a little too open when used with smaller babies.

The buggy's frame is sturdy, but this is reflected in the weight, which is a significant 13.3kg – nearly four kilograms heavier than other buggies on test, such as the relatively lightweight Maxi-Cosi Zelia, which weighs only 9.6kg, and the Bugaboo Fox , which weighs 9.9kg.

"My Ocarro has been fantastic. Big solid wheels for off-road, gorgeous design, big basket, very sturdy and cosy. My baby hated the carrycot, but loved being in the seat. Just a beautiful handy buggy."

How comfortable is it?

When it comes to comfort, the seat is soft and snug, aided by the memory foam-style head insert for added support and the bumper bar for extra security. The seat lays completely flat for naps and the carrycot is so soft and comfortable it was our tester’s preferred option while her baby was still young enough.

Our tester noted the seat was quite slim and her chunky seven-month-old looked like he filled the seat, while her 26-month-old niece would just about fit.

The carrycot is lovely and comfy and it comes with a good quality apron that fits securely to keep baby protected from the wind. It also has its own decent-sized hood that will also keep the baby safe from the elements.

To lift the carrycot out of the frame, you simply use lever at the front of the buggy so there’s no chance of jolting awake a sleeping baby. Our tester’s baby loved this carrycot and was always really happy to be popped in for a walk.

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What's it like to use day-to-day?

When it comes to busy family life, the Ocarro is a useful addition. Attaching the seat to the chassis in place of the carrycot (and vice versa) is simple and changing the seat angle is also a breeze – there is a designated handle used to alternate between the three seat positions: upright, lie flat and tilted. The leg rest also has two positions and is easy to adjust, too.

Mamas & Papas' Ocarro has a generously-sized storage basket, which comfortably holds at least three shopping bags. On family days out, it can easily hold a changing bag , rain cover, food shopping and an extra bag of baby travel toys, which is no mean feat.

The only issue our tester had with basket was that it has a very high front, so it can only be loaded from the back. She felt she would be able to fit a lot more in it if it was slightly lower at the front.

A standout feature of the buggy, however, is its dual suspension. It easily goes up and down kerbs and our tester barely felt any bumps when pushing it around day-to-day. The suspension swallowed up bumpy football fields and even went on a 5K park run, which it handled effortlessly.

She noted that, while it was one of the heaviest travel systems on test, it felt light to push and turns easily, making it easy to push round corners, take on public transport or weave through crowds on busy high streets.

The handles are extendable and suited our 5'7” tester, her six-foot partner and six-year-old son as they all liked to get involved in pushing the buggy on days out.

As for the sun hood, it is UV 50+-protected, is easy to fit and is large in size. It is also very sturdy in the wind and keeps the baby protected at all times. It looks like a cocoon when fully open, hiding the baby completely, although you will have to remove the bumper bar if you want it to fully extend.

The hood also has an integrated peek-a-boo window so you can check on your baby if they are napping. There’s also a ventilation panel for warmer weather.

How does the Mamas & Papas Ocarro fold?

Our tester loved how the Ocarro folded. It flips in half to a standing position, rather like the Bugaboo Fox but with slightly fewer steps. It folds relatively small considering the size of chassis and there is a convenient carry handle to make the 13kg weight slightly more bearable.

The pram can be folded with the seat still attached in both front-facing and parent-facing mode. Our tester liked that she could fold the pushchair with the seat still attached as most we tested needed to be removed completely.

The easy fold also made it convenient to take the Ocarro on public transport. If left assembled, however, it is tricky to on train and busses – while it did fit, the long frame made it a tight squeeze.

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How safe is it?

The foot brake is thoughtfully positioned on one side of the frame, is easy to use and only needs a soft touch to be clicked on and off. At times, however, our tester did find it got a little stuck so she needed to apply extra pressure to unclip it.

It was tested on different inclines while out walking in town and in the countryside and always gripped well, never once allowing the pushchair to roll.

When it comes to balance and stability, the Ocarro passed with flying colours. Our tester loaded bags onto the handlebars and it didn’t feel unbalanced at all, with or without a child in the seat.

The five-point harness for the seat is very secure and can be tightened to fit snugly with no risk of child wiggling their arms out. However, our tester found it was really stiff and she struggled with both clipping it together and trying to release the straps for a larger child. Once done up, it is well-padded though.

What about the extras?

A rain cover is also included as standard and fits nice and snugly to ensure the rain is kept out no matter how strong the downpour. When folded, it doesn’t take a lot of space, so you can keep it stored in the basket at all times.

It doesn’t come with a footmuff, but this can be bought separately for around £99.

How easy is it to clean?

After a week of hardcore challenges, the buggy still looked great with no sign of wear, even on the wheels.

Most of the Ocarro is easy to wipe clean, especially the more durable outer material. Our tester noted the softer baby insert doesn’t wipe as well and would need to be handwashed to remove any marks.

Full instructions for cleaning come with the buggy so be sure to follow the manufacturers recommendations. While the cover can be unzipped and removed, cleaning with a damp cloth only is advised.

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Final verdict?

At around £800, the Mamas & Papas Ocarro is at the top end of the price range, our tester felt it offered great value for your money. Out of all the buggies on test, the Ocarro stood out for its luxurious feel, light steering and overall sturdiness.

It is a durable and high quality, so it can face anything your family throw at it. Whether you are pavement-bound or want to head across the park, this buggy will take it all in its stride thanks to its effective suspension and large puncture-resistant wheels.

The main negative is its weight and size, so if you’re looking for something light and compact you might need to shop elsewhere. But if a robust, all-terrain travel system is top of your wish list, you won’t be disappointed with the Ocarro.

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Mamas & Papas Armadillo Flip review

Winner in the M&B Travel System Test in the March 2015 issue of the magazine!

Patented technology makes this possible to fold and open easily in seconds with one hand. The seat can be positioned to face you or the direction of travel, and it can be collapsed with the seat in either position.

This pushchair is billed as having the world’s most compact fold, yet the seat is fully reclinable as well as big and roomy, with an adjustable leg rest.

The carrycot and car seat adaptors are available separately. It’s suitable from birth up to four years. Lockable swivel wheels ensure good manoeuvrability, and the wheels can be removed for easy storage.

Jay Brownlee, 32, from Stirling, is mum to Naomi, three, Miriam, two, and Lydia, three weeks. She says: ‘Lovely and flexible. It’s so intuitive to use. Brilliant folding mechanism that can be activated easily with just one hand, making it easy to lift into the car.’

Susanne Remic, 37, from Bolton, is mum to Isobel, two, and Elsie, four weeks. She says: ‘This handles most surfaces well. The adjustable leg rest accommodates taller children well. Compact and easy to fold with a huge hood and sizeable basket.’

Gemma Ridlington, 29, from Halesowen, is mum to Alexis, two, and Robyn, seven months. She says: ‘Incredibly simple to fold/ unfold with the seat in either position, and extremely light and compact when folded. Great in pretty much every way. I loved it!’

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Mamas&Papas Sola 2

The Mamas&Papas Sola 2 is the second generation of the popular Sola . It combines the features of a full-size stroller system and a lightweight stroller. In addition to the innovative design, it also features cheerful patterned interior textiles.

The Sola 2 has a number of practical and aesthetic improvements. The specifically shaped shopping basket is 8% larger. The rear wheels with the new, improved bearings give an even smoother ride. The foam handle of the first models was later changed to a leatherette one. There is an added strap located on the handle thanks to which the stroller will not slip from your hands. The logo, the wheel rims and the shape of the harness buckle have changed as well.

The manipulation with the Sola 2 is very intuitive, like with its predecessor. Both the backrest and leg rest can be reclined flat, suitable even for newborns. On the hood, you will find hooks for a child´s favorite toys.

An optional upgraded carrycot or a car seat with adapters are also available. You can also buy the Sola 2 as a complete stroller system. Many matching accessories are also available, including an improved footmuff. The stroller was also available in the special Black Chevron edition. The Sola 2 model and the higher version Sola 2 MTX were released at the same time. The Sola 2 MTX comes with the all-terrain rear wheels. For the Sola 2, you can order the rear wheels with air-filled tires separately.

The Sola, Zoom, and Urbo series models have the same type of the seat and the same attachment system. You can therefore exchange all the parts, adapters, as well as additional accessories (bumper bars, hoods, textiles).

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The seat unit, the canopy (hood), the bumper bar, the suspension, the handlebar, the carrycot, the car seat, the accessories & extra features, parent reviews of the mamas&papas sola 2, good stroller from spring to autumn.

Good stroller from spring to autumn. For winter I change it for a more stable one. It is light, good in the car and easy to drive.

Satisfaction

• Compact for the car
• Superb driving characteristics
• My daughter was happy in it (finally in one)
• o canopy extension

Satisfaction with this pushchair.

For me, definitely a no

• can handle medium terrain, e.g. in the park
• small basket
• cannot be folded with the seat attachment
• handle adjustment is difficult

The stroller had a friend, whom I often helped by strolling with her child. For me it is heavy, it has a short hood (so the sun shines into the baby's face), a small basket. The biggest disadvantage is that the seat has to be taken off to fold the stroller. For me, definitely a no.

Really great

It's really great!

• Ideal for the trunk of a small car
• Easy to use
• The bassinet is for a boy up to 5 months max, but the seat unit can be put in the reclining position, so it doesn't matter
• Only for the city, on the forest road it pushes worse

The best stroller I've had or tried...

Quite happy with it

• The backrest could be reclined to a full recline
• Really sufficient basket
• Very nice design
• Adjustable handle, so comfortable for taller people
• First seat that I really liked
• Small, very small bassinet
• Canopy short when lying down - this was quite a hindrance for me, e.g. in winter it would blow into it (seat)

I bought it second hand, I had it in pink and I was quite happy with it.

I was so satisfied with the first one, that I ordered it again with my second kid

• compact to put in the car
• comfortable
• lightweight (with my 110 lbs ~ 50 kg I have no problem to put it in the boot or carry it a bit over a bigger obstacle, even if the baby is in it)
• great shopping basket
• fully removable, washable seat unit
• suitable for urban use, but we also use it in our garden
• many optional accessories
• a bit sturdy (not too soft) wheels - but they don't rattle like with the previous version

A perfected version of the original Sola. I was so satisfied with the first one with my first child that I ordered it again in the second version with my second kid.

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The Moscow Metro Museum of Art: 10 Must-See Stations

There are few times one can claim having been on the subway all afternoon and loving it, but the Moscow Metro provides just that opportunity.  While many cities boast famous public transport systems—New York’s subway, London’s underground, San Salvador’s chicken buses—few warrant hours of exploration.  Moscow is different: Take one ride on the Metro, and you’ll find out that this network of railways can be so much more than point A to B drudgery.

The Metro began operating in 1935 with just thirteen stations, covering less than seven miles, but it has since grown into the world’s third busiest transit system ( Tokyo is first ), spanning about 200 miles and offering over 180 stops along the way.  The construction of the Metro began under Joseph Stalin’s command, and being one of the USSR’s most ambitious building projects, the iron-fisted leader instructed designers to create a place full of svet (radiance) and svetloe budushchee (a radiant future), a palace for the people and a tribute to the Mother nation.

Consequently, the Metro is among the most memorable attractions in Moscow.  The stations provide a unique collection of public art, comparable to anything the city’s galleries have to offer and providing a sense of the Soviet era, which is absent from the State National History Museum.  Even better, touring the Metro delivers palpable, experiential moments, which many of us don’t get standing in front of painting or a case of coins.

Though tours are available , discovering the Moscow Metro on your own provides a much more comprehensive, truer experience, something much less sterile than following a guide.  What better place is there to see the “real” Moscow than on mass transit: A few hours will expose you to characters and caricatures you’ll be hard-pressed to find dining near the Bolshoi Theater.  You become part of the attraction, hear it in the screech of the train, feel it as hurried commuters brush by: The Metro sucks you beneath the city and churns you into the mix.

With the recommendations of our born-and-bred Muscovite students, my wife Emma and I have just taken a self-guided tour of what some locals consider the top ten stations of the Moscow Metro. What most satisfied me about our Metro tour was the sense of adventure .  I loved following our route on the maps of the wagon walls as we circled the city, plotting out the course to the subsequent stops; having the weird sensation of being underground for nearly four hours; and discovering the next cavern of treasures, playing Indiana Jones for the afternoon, piecing together fragments of Russia’s mysterious history.  It’s the ultimate interactive museum.

Top Ten Stations (In order of appearance)

Kievskaya station.

Kievskaya Station went public in March of 1937, the rails between it and Park Kultury Station being the first to cross the Moscow River.  Kievskaya is full of mosaics depicting aristocratic scenes of Russian life, with great cameo appearances by Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin.  Each work has a Cyrillic title/explanation etched in the marble beneath it; however, if your Russian is rusty, you can just appreciate seeing familiar revolutionary dates like 1905 ( the Russian Revolution ) and 1917 ( the October Revolution ).

Mayakovskaya Station

Mayakovskaya Station ranks in my top three most notable Metro stations. Mayakovskaya just feels right, done Art Deco but no sense of gaudiness or pretention.  The arches are adorned with rounded chrome piping and create feeling of being in a jukebox, but the roof’s expansive mosaics of the sky are the real showstopper.  Subjects cleverly range from looking up at a high jumper, workers atop a building, spires of Orthodox cathedrals, to nimble aircraft humming by, a fleet of prop planes spelling out CCCP in the bluest of skies.

Novoslobodskaya Station

Novoslobodskaya is the Metro’s unique stained glass station.  Each column has its own distinctive panels of colorful glass, most of them with a floral theme, some of them capturing the odd sailor, musician, artist, gardener, or stenographer in action.  The glass is framed in Art Deco metalwork, and there is the lovely aspect of discovering panels in the less frequented haunches of the hall (on the trackside, between the incoming staircases).  Novosblod is, I’ve been told, the favorite amongst out-of-town visitors.

Komsomolskaya Station

Komsomolskaya Station is one of palatial grandeur.  It seems both magnificent and obligatory, like the presidential palace of a colonial city.  The yellow ceiling has leafy, white concrete garland and a series of golden military mosaics accenting the tile mosaics of glorified Russian life.  Switching lines here, the hallway has an Alice-in-Wonderland feel, impossibly long with decorative tile walls, culminating in a very old station left in a remarkable state of disrepair, offering a really tangible glimpse behind the palace walls.

Dostoevskaya Station

Dostoevskaya is a tribute to the late, great hero of Russian literature .  The station at first glance seems bare and unimpressive, a stark marble platform without a whiff of reassembled chips of tile.  However, two columns have eerie stone inlay collages of scenes from Dostoevsky’s work, including The Idiot , The Brothers Karamazov , and Crime and Punishment.   Then, standing at the center of the platform, the marble creates a kaleidoscope of reflections.  At the entrance, there is a large, inlay portrait of the author.

Chkalovskaya Station

Chkalovskaya does space Art Deco style (yet again).  Chrome borders all.  Passageways with curvy overhangs create the illusion of walking through the belly of a chic, new-age spacecraft.  There are two (kos)mosaics, one at each end, with planetary subjects.  Transferring here brings you above ground, where some rather elaborate metalwork is on display.  By name similarity only, I’d expected Komsolskaya Station to deliver some kosmonaut décor; instead, it was Chkalovskaya that took us up to the space station.

Elektrozavodskaya Station

Elektrozavodskaya is full of marble reliefs of workers, men and women, laboring through the different stages of industry.  The superhuman figures are round with muscles, Hollywood fit, and seemingly undeterred by each Herculean task they respectively perform.  The station is chocked with brass, from hammer and sickle light fixtures to beautiful, angular framework up the innards of the columns.  The station’s art pieces are less clever or extravagant than others, but identifying the different stages of industry is entertaining.

Baumanskaya Statio

Baumanskaya Station is the only stop that wasn’t suggested by the students.  Pulling in, the network of statues was just too enticing: Out of half-circle depressions in the platform’s columns, the USSR’s proud and powerful labor force again flaunts its success.  Pilots, blacksmiths, politicians, and artists have all congregated, posing amongst more Art Deco framing.  At the far end, a massive Soviet flag dons the face of Lenin and banners for ’05, ’17, and ‘45.  Standing in front of the flag, you can play with the echoing roof.

Ploshchad Revolutsii Station

Novokuznetskaya Station

Novokuznetskaya Station finishes off this tour, more or less, where it started: beautiful mosaics.  This station recalls the skyward-facing pieces from Mayakovskaya (Station #2), only with a little larger pictures in a more cramped, very trafficked area.  Due to a line of street lamps in the center of the platform, it has the atmosphere of a bustling market.  The more inventive sky scenes include a man on a ladder, women picking fruit, and a tank-dozer being craned in.  The station’s also has a handsome black-and-white stone mural.

Here is a map and a brief description of our route:

Start at (1)Kievskaya on the “ring line” (look for the squares at the bottom of the platform signs to help you navigate—the ring line is #5, brown line) and go north to Belorusskaya, make a quick switch to the Dark Green/#2 line, and go south one stop to (2)Mayakovskaya.  Backtrack to the ring line—Brown/#5—and continue north, getting off at (3)Novosblodskaya and (4)Komsolskaya.  At Komsolskaya Station, transfer to the Red/#1 line, go south for two stops to Chistye Prudy, and get on the Light Green/#10 line going north.  Take a look at (5)Dostoevskaya Station on the northern segment of Light Green/#10 line then change directions and head south to (6)Chkalovskaya, which offers a transfer to the Dark Blue/#3 line, going west, away from the city center.  Have a look (7)Elektroskaya Station before backtracking into the center of Moscow, stopping off at (8)Baumskaya, getting off the Dark Blue/#3 line at (9)Ploschad Revolyutsii.  Change to the Dark Green/#2 line and go south one stop to see (10)Novokuznetskaya Station.

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Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

By Claudia Looi 2 Comments

Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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Mamas & Papas Flip XT2 9pc Travel System - Black

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Key things to know

• Suitable from Birth up to 15kg
• One-Hand Fold
• 2-Way Facing
• UPF 50+ Hood
• Lie-Flat position

Description

Package Includes: Mamas & Papas Flip XT2 Pushchair Mamas & Papas Adaptors Joie i-Snug 2 Car Seat Joie i-Base Joie i-Venture Car Seat Mamas & Papas Footmuff Mamas & Papas Bowling Bag Raincover Cupholder The Flip XT2 Pushchair has a dual-position seat unit (forward/rearward facing) helping to maximise space and with its lie-flat position, it means that it can be used as soon as your little one is ready to move to the next stage, and it is just as good when your little one is ready to explore the world around them (forward-facing). With the large and comfy lie-flat seat with lots of wriggle room, your little one can enjoy lots of supported, healthy sleep. A weightless wonder as one of the lightest i-Size certified infant carriers available. Weighing in at only 3.35 kg, this on-the-go pro is incredibly light to the touch but intensely strong in safety. Both your kiddo and your mind can rest secure knowing your car seat meets the highest safety standards, including side impact testing and i-Size certification. At only 3.35kg, the i-Snug 2 is one of Joie's lightest baby car seats. Made to make transports home from the hospital and from car to pushchair effortless. The Grow Together™ headrest allows you to create the perfect fit for baby as they grow, without having to unthread the harness. The all new Joie i-Venture Group 0+/1 Car Seat boasts the best in safety and comfort and is suitable from birth to approx 4 years or 18.5Kg. The i-Venture car seat is perfect for matching with the i-Base Advance base. The i-Venture car seat can be used in the rearward or forward facing position up to approx 4 years. The position can be easily changed using the one-handed quick release button with no re-installation required. The 7 position reclining options and 5-point harness with shoulder and lower buckles are easy to adjust, offering extra comfort. A universal partner designed and engineered to fit perfectly with the Joie I-Anchor, i-Gemm, i-Snug & i-Venture car seats. Compatible with I-Anchor, i-Gemm, i-Snug & i-Venture infant car seats and compliant to i-Size R129 & also approved to R44/04. The ISOFIX safety base from Joie is designed to hoist and secure little sailors right from birth. Turn your Flip XT into a smart travel solution with the Adaptors. Simply clip the adaptors onto your pram, and then click in your car seat for a lightweight, versatile travel system. The bowling bag is incredibly practical to reach all your essentials quickly and easily and with a unique style, inspired by American bowling ball bags, their design means that they will not look out of place in your wardrobe whilst maintaining fashion trends. The bowling style changing bags comes with an insulated bottle holder. The perfect place to store your child's bottle whilst maintaining the right temperature. What's more, the bag is made of a water-resistant fabric and also includes a must-have co-ordinating changing mat that is the ideal when you need to change your child's nappy when on the go.

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Pushchair: Open: (H)104cm (W): 57.5cm (L): 90cm Folded: (H): 68cm (W): 55cm (D): 50cm Car Seat: (H): 57cm (W): 43.5 (L): 65.0cm i-Venture Car Seat: (L): 40.5cm (W): 43cm (H): 68.5cm i-Base Advance ISOFIX Car Seat Base: (L): 59cm (W): 38cm (H): 66cm

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The Mamas & Papas Ocarro travel system has been specifically designed to support the growth of your child from newborn to toddler. The adaptable design converts from an Aton B car seat to a carrycot to a seat unit that can face both ways. The set includes a pushchair frame featuring chunky wheels with puncture-proof tyres for all-terrain travel. An under-seat basket provides storage space for their essentials. This stylish set comes with a changing bag, a cup holder, a liner and a footmuff.

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PUSHCHAIR: chassis - 64% steel/aluminium, 36% PA6/POM/ABS. Hood - 65% steel/aluminium, 35% PA6/PVC. Seat unit - 95% PA6/POM/ABS, 5% steel/aluminium. Wheels - 47% PP, 53% EVA rubber. Hood fabric - 64% polyester, 25% viscose, 11% acrylic. Seat pad - 100% polyester. Harness - 41% pom(buckle), 59% polyester(webbing). Raincover - 95% PVC, 5% polyester., CARRYCOT: hardware (including rivet, washer, screw etc) 61.2% - aluminium 22.7%, pa 12.3%, pp 2%, abs 0.5%, pom 1.3%. Hood - 64% polyester, 25% viscose, 11% acrylic. Liner - 100% polyester. Inner & hood mattress cover - 100% polyester. Filling/padding - NON FR 30mm foam. CUPHOLDER: 100% PP material., ADAPTOR: 30% glass, 70% PA6 (nylon). LINER: 100% natural sheepskin .FOOTMUFF: outer - 80% polyester, 20% viscose. Lining face - 100% polyester. Lining back - 74% viscose-from bamboo, 26% cotton. Excluding trims., BAG: outer - 64% polyester, 25% viscose, 11% acrylic. Lining - 100% polyester. Excluding trims. CAR SEAT: fabric - polyester blend

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