Relief of Stalin restored in Moscow Metro A replica of the relief The People’s Gratitude to the Leader and Commander featuring Joseph Stalin has been unveiled at Taganskaya station, according to Moscow News Agency. The original relief was located at the end of the platform on the Circle Line until 1966, when it was removed during construction of a transfer to the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line. On May 10, Moscow authorities announced plans to restore it using archival photos and documents. In 2009, a Stalin-era version of the Soviet anthem was also reinstated at Kurskaya station, including the line: Stalin raised us — inspired us to loyalty, labor, and feats.