It's not just a way to get around - in Moscow, the Metro is the destination.

Beneath the streets, these stations hold more than commuters. 

They hold stories of peace, unity, memory and even a bit of magic.

A marble hall where murals freeze moments in time.

A bronze dog's nose rubbed shiny by decades of silent wishes.

A word - мир - that means both “peace” and “world.”

In a time when so much feels loud, maybe peace starts underground.

Click the video and follow CGTN Digital reporter Yang Xinmeng to feel the vibe of the Moscow underground.