Architecture in the Soviet period was heavily controlled, but hundreds of unique bus stops were built, reflecting local and artistic ideas. Canadian photographer Christopher Herwig discovered these distinctive bus stops and has since chronicled over 400 examples across the former Soviet Republic. His photography books have become bestsellers, praised for their insight into architecture and Cold War history.
Soviet Bus Stops
The film explores the remarkable stories of architects who created captivating bus stops during the Soviet era, celebrating the triumph of personal creativity over oppressive forces.
