Kharkiv's Akademika Barabashova metro station features a futuristic ice palace design

Kharkiv's "Akademika Barabashova" metro station is noted for its futuristic, ice palace-like design. Opened in 1984 and named after astronomer Mykola Barabashov, the station features blue metallic elements on its walls, creating an icy illusion, and V-shaped columns adorned with white marble. The station's ceiling has oval niches and ribbed plates, while its vestibule displays stained glass windows depicting the exploration of the universe.