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Go by Metro with wheelchair?!

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Nora Just Starting Joined: 03 Dec 2004 Posts: 1	Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 5:14 pm    Post subject: Go by Metro with wheelchair?! Hey, Me and my boyfriend are going to Moscow in March. I´ve read a lot about the good and quick Metro, my only problem is that I´m using a wheelchair. Does anyone ´know if I can get down to the Metro with wheelchair? How does the bus network work, can i get around as good by bus as by Metro? If someone knows I would be really greatfull for an answer! /Nora
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uday WayToRussified Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 323	Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 5:36 pm    Post subject: From what I observed when there, it may be hard in the metro as from what I've seen, they only have a long escalator down to the platform, no elevators. And many of the 'buses' are in fact private minivans, so there may be some difficulty there as well. Again, Im no expert, so take it with a grain of salt.
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wu687 Lounge Lizard Joined: 18 Jul 2003 Posts: 199 Location: Victoria BC, Canada	Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 7:19 pm    Post subject: You will have problems in a wheelchair in Russia.
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36_CKOTUHOK Frequent Guest Joined: 13 Jun 2004 Posts: 29	Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 11:42 pm    Post subject: It will be IMPOSSIBLE to use metro. period.
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mediashark Moderator Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 1599	Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 6:49 pm    Post subject: The only people with wheelchairs I've seen tackling the Metro with amazing dexterity (sometimes I think they just live there) were there to beg, unfortunately. I suppose you can ask metro passengers for help; they are kind people and do help invalids, but during peak hours it's hard to accomodate anybody. Most ramps are a dodgy, and too steep in many places I think. Suggest you hire a driver with a car to get around Moscow. Most public transport facilities are just not wheelchair-friendly.
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Mark Frequent Guest Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Posts: 53	Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2005 7:48 pm    Post subject: Ive seen people help thoses in wheelchairs,people usually get out of the way .Though make sure your not alone... I ve just ask 2 natives and they say theres no lifts in the metro...
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Daria Lounge Wizard Joined: 16 May 2005 Posts: 1146 Location: Canada	Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 9:01 am    Post subject: My god...good like getting around.There is no w/c access whatsoever.
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Intourist Talk Show Host Joined: 21 Dec 2004 Posts: 245 Location: Moscow	Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 4:23 pm    Post subject: Nora, I don't want to dampen your spirits, but Russia is a very difficult place to visit in a wheelchair. There are very few public places with wheelchair access. That's not to say it can't be done, indeed there are people in the metro in wheelchairs. Anyone who's ridden it frequently can attest that there are war veterans who ask for money and go from wagon to wagon all day. BUT, it must be a major pain in the neck. The escalators are quite long and somewhat narrow. The steps are rather steep and not too wide. There are no elevators. I hope that helps. Regards, Intourist
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vettra Lounge Lizard Joined: 24 Dec 2004 Posts: 123 Location: Cleveland	Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2005 8:03 am    Post subject: wow. no concept of the Soviet Union. Last edited by vettra on Fri Jun 24, 2005 3:37 am; edited 1 time in total
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vorteks VIP Joined: 08 Aug 2004 Posts: 571 Location: European Union	Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2005 9:58 pm    Post subject: I confirm Russia doesn t have the means to invest on special disabled accesses, but i think you guessed it before posting. My legs still remember the kicks from the Moscow subway entrance barriers...the most unpleasant part of the visit.
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init6 WayToRussified Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Posts: 363 Location: Москва, Россия	Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2005 11:13 pm    Post subject: Wow, vettra, I think you win the "Best Oversimplification Ever" prize.
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e VIP Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 654	Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 2:08 am    Post subject: So Vettra, what did any of that have to do with Wheelchairs in Russia?
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vettra Lounge Lizard Joined: 24 Dec 2004 Posts: 123 Location: Cleveland	Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:54 am    Post subject: good question! I probably scared Nora away forever.
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