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Two proofreaders will proofread your document for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization errors. Next, your editors will edit for sentence structure, clarity, formatting consistency, and style. Finally, your editors will make helpful comments and suggestions.

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ProofreadingPal is your source for professional business , resume , academic , student , essay , thesis/dissertation , and book/manuscript proofreading services, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

At ProofreadingPal, we use a two-proofreader model . Every single document submitted to ProofreadingPal is proofread by two of our highly skilled staff members. Our two-proofreader model is central to our mission of providing the highest-quality proofreading services available.

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We know that two sets of eyes are better than one. That's why every submission to ProofreadingPal is edited by two of our professional proofreaders . We check for grammar, punctuation, capitalization, verb tense, spelling, sentence structure, and clarity.

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Every document submitted to ProofreadingPal is proofread by two expert human editors. All our editors are native English speakers, and they have all passed a comprehensive timed exam to work for us.

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ProofreadingPal offers turnaround speeds ranging from 30 minutes to 7 days. Your deadline is important to us, and we have streamlined our efficient two-proofreader model to ensure you receive your edited document exactly when you need it.

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We accept orders online 24/7, and we offer as fast as 30-minute turnaround for small documents. Here is a complete list of turnaround speeds available.

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ProofreadingPal LLC is a registered company in Iowa, USA. We have served over 20,900 clients in 115+ countries. All of our proofreaders are native English speakers, and they've all passed a test to work for us. Many have either a master's or PhD in English. We also have several who've graduated from the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop with their master's degree in creative writing. The University of Iowa Writers' Workshop is the most prestigious writing school in the United States.

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Our expert editors correct mistakes in grammar, punctuation, and spelling and improve the vocabulary, readability, and expression of your writing. Choose the editing service that works best for the needs of your document.

Academic subject experts correct vocabulary and enhance the flow and impact of your writing so you can submit your research paper with confidence.

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Wordvice works with the most qualified editors with years of language editing and proofreading experience. We have over 500 professional editors with PhDs and advanced degrees and subject expertise in nearly 2,000 academic fields, and our order management system will match you to the best fit considering your field and the document you submit.

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A proofreading service for final drafts of journal articles, reports, letters, posters, conferences, papers, research, and more. We will review your work for spelling, grammar, or typographical errors and check your references and citations against a style guide.

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Get the Final Polish on Your Articles and Papers with Academic Proofreading

In terms of academic success, staying at the front of the pack is always a challenge. Taking advantage of professional  academic proofreading  can help your work reach its potential and increase your chances of publishing in the professional journals in your field. In addition, our experts can help you free up time and energy by formatting your citations and references according to the style guide of your choice.

Our  professional academic proofreaders  can catch typos, repair broken grammar, and fix misspellings; a good proofreading will ensure that your work is reviewed and appraised for its content  and not rejected out of hand because of small mistakes. Your final draft isn't really "final" until it has been proofread.

You can't always rely on a favor from a colleague to ensure a thorough read-through . Let us help you. Our experts have the skills to handle any document, including yours.

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• An edited manuscript in which the misspellings, grammar errors, and typos have been corrected
• Changes and suggestions to help improve clarity, flow, structure, and readability
• Tracked revisions so that you can see and review all the changes that have been made
• Commentary on any issues or concerns that remain in the document
• A short summary of the work that has been done and any major concerns

What types of documents can you use this service for?

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• Note: Proofreading is for final drafts of documents that have already been edited at least once. If you would like help with word choice, sentence structure, and the organization and strength of the writing and arguments, our  Academic Editing  service can provide everything you need and more!

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Our full-time editors deliver consistent and professional proofreading on every document they read. They are 100% human (not robots or software), US-educated, professional proofreaders who live and breathe English. They will proofread for common English mistakes, such as:

• Grammatical and punctuation errors
• Incorrect word use or choice
• Missing prepositions and articles
• Unclear pronoun references
• Singular and plural agreement
• Subject-verb agreement
• Incorrect verb form or tense

Clients retain full control of the changes incorporated into their documents. Proofreading is completed using tracked changes. An author can accept all changes proposed by the editor or review each suggestion and choose to accept or reject the edit. Comments, corrections, and suggestions are listed in the right-hand margin and are easy to identify.

Why Use Proof Reading, LLC?

We employ full-time editors with a passion for English. Our editors cringe at run-on sentences, are made nauseous by missing prepositions, and actually become physically ill from incorrect word use. Not only are our editors talented, but full-time employees are provided with consistent working hours, paid time off, and a 6% employer-matched 401(k). This translates into meticulously proofread work for our clients.

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Proofreading for Essays, Dissertations, and Other Academic Work

Our editors ensure that citations and references follow these standard writing styles: MLA , APA , Chicago Manual of Style , Turabian , CSE , ASA , AMA , or Associated Press style . Essay editing is a unique skill that not many editors possess. Because it isn't enough to proofread for grammatical errors alone in academia, our editors also ensure that every essay or article has proper formatting as well, from headers, paragraph style, and page layout to references and in-text citations.

Proofreading for Professionals

Professionals, small businesses, and large corporations rely on our editors each and every business day. Our editors can sift through technical jargon and proofread for common English mistakes. We edit numerous documents domestically and often edit professional documents from international clients who speak English as a second language. We edit emails and website text, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, memos, business plans, novels, short stories, poems, and other professional documents written in English.

Proofreading, not Paraphrasing

Our editors do not paraphrase . Paraphrasing or rewriting is not a service we provide. When our editors proofread a document, they ensure the client's voice is heard. Our proofreaders will remove common English errors and ensure proper formatting. Our editors will not overedit or rearrange a sentence just for the sake of making changes.

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We are confident you will be 100% satisfied, and we offer a money-back satisfaction guarantee . If you are unhappy with your edited document, we will honor our guarantee.

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Academic Proofreading And Editing

Whether you’re writing a thesis, research paper, or PhD proposal, Proofed’s academic proofreading and editing services will help ensure your writing reads smoothly and your ideas are communicated effectively.

Enhance Your Academic Writing

No matter what you’re working on, with Proofed’s academic proofreading and editing services, you can rest assured that your writing will be clear and concise, with a strong academic style and tone.

We can even check references and citations in your work. Because good writing is vital for success in academia, our proofreading and editing services can help you achieve your career goals.

Experienced Academic Editors

Our team includes editors with PhDs and master’s degrees in a wide range of subject areas. We’ve also edited thousands of academic documents so we understand the high standard of writing required in academia and will use our skills and expertise to make your writing the best it can be.

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Proofed’s academic proofreading service has helped thousands of academics in many fields of study prepare their papers, reports, and articles for publication. Visit our researcher page to learn more about how we can polish your writing, thus increasing your chances of publication.

Make sure your writing is the best it can be with our expert English proofreading and editing

A Dedicated Team Of Expert Editors Working 24/7, 365 Days A Year

We pair your document with an editor who understands your field of study. If you’re happy with the results, let us know, and we’ll make sure the same editor works on all of your documents. That way, you can be sure the proofreading we provide will always meet your standards.

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You’ll never miss a deadline with our speedy services: our Next-Day Guarantee means we’ll return any document up to 8,000 words long within 24 hours.

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Our pricing is affordable and transparent – the cost is based on the exact length of your document. Check out our pricing calculator for an instant quote, and rest assured that you’ll receive the highest quality proofreading and editing for the best value on the market.

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Our team includes experts in various referencing styles and systems, including AMA, APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, Vancouver, and IEEE. No matter what style you’re using, though, we can check that your citations and references are correct and let you know if any information is missing. Visit our referencing page to learn more.

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Our team includes over 750 professional editors with backgrounds in a wide range of disciplines, so we’ll always match you with the best editor for your writing, whether you need help with a sociology dissertation, handouts for a music theory lecture, or a biology research paper.

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Our support team is available around the clock to address any concerns or questions you have about your order. This means you’ll never be left in the dark, no matter where you are or what time it is.

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Our system supports over 15 document formats, making it easy to submit content for proofreading and editing. Click on a file icon below to learn more.

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Working with a proofreader is the final stage of the editing process. To ensure your book is ready to hit the presses (or the digital publisher), a proofreader will step in and double-check everything. They’ll make sure that your book is free from spelling mistakes, grammatical errors, and other issues that could spoil a reader’s enjoyment of your writing.

A professional proofreader not only has a keen eye for detail, but a tried-and-true method for spotting every minor error in your text, from missing commas to misused homophones. They’ll also keep your proof free from typographical and layout issues, such as the wrong typeface in one of your chapter headings, or awkwardly spaced lines within the text.

Essentially, a proofreader should have the attention of a devoted reader and the sharp mind of an editor — seeing everything, missing nothing. But where can you find a meticulous proofreader to guarantee that every last piece of your book is in place?

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What is the difference between a proofreader and other types of editors?

A proofreader is different from other types of editors in that they don’t provide particularly in-depth feedback on your book — proofreaders swoop in at the end to tweak and polish, not to overhaul your content. However, this doesn’t make their job any less important! Typo-free text and a professional layout are non-negotiable if you want your book to be taken seriously by readers, and indeed by the industry as a whole.

Another key difference between proofreaders and, say, copy editors is that proofreaders consider the entire book, not just the body text. For example, a proofreader will cross-check chapter names and numbers in a table of contents. They’ll check the dedication page, the acknowledgements, and anywhere else that text appears.

And again, in print publishing, a proofreader will also look at purely aesthetic elements. They might fix odd spacing or remove widows and orphans (isolated lines on the page) for a more pleasant reading experience. Overall, they make sure your book presents as smoothly as possible — which is why, as an author, you never want to skip the final proof.

Is a proofreader the same thing as a line editor?

It depends on where you are. In the UK, a “line editor” does serve almost the same purpose as a proofreader. The only difference is that the line edit is performed on the manuscript document, while the proofread is undertaken on the formatted document just before it goes to press. So an author in the UK may have either a line editor look at their manuscript or a proofreader look at the final proof, but usually not both.

In the US and Canada, however, line editing is typically used to describe a mix between content and developmental editing — in which the primary concern is the creative substance and style. Other times it describes a slightly more detailed version of copy editing.

Needless to say, if an editor’s résumé includes “line editing,” it’s best to clarify with them directly what they mean. Fortunately, all editors on Reedsy are categorized as developmental editors, copy editors, or proofreaders, so there’s no confusion about which services they can provide.

Do I need a proofreader if I’ve already worked with an editor?

In short, yes. While developmental and copy editors will fix inaccuracies and hone your writing style, they won’t catch every single mechanical mistake — and can even accidentally introduce them in the process of editing! This is exactly why proofreaders exist: to be the last line of defense against errors in your published book.

Many authors still attempt to proofread their own books, but we would caution against this. No matter how eagle-eyed you are, your brain will inevitably skip over typos that you’ve already seen a hundred times, simply because you’ve grown accustomed to them.

Indeed, for an effective proofread, you absolutely need a fresh perspective on your text. The good news is that you’re only a few clicks away from finding one!

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On the Reedsy Marketplace, you can search for professionals by genre, location, and keywords, making it easy for you to find proofreaders with experience in your category and subject matter. If you want a nonfiction proofreader with an understanding of Lovecraftian naming conventions and Australian dialects, you can find them.

Once you’ve narrowed down your shortlist, you can send your project brief to up to five proofreaders. This will be a short overview of your book, including: what it’s about, your genre and word count, and whether it’s already been edited by a professional. You can also include your budget and ideal timeline to find the perfect person to work with you logistically.

The clearer you are in communicating your needs, the more likely our proofreaders are to respond with accurate quotes. And remember, for the best chance at landing your first-choice proofreader, try to send your requests as early as possible!

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D o you have an eagle eye for catching spelling and grammatical errors? If so, maybe becoming an online proofreader is your calling.

Because proofreading requires a highly detail-oriented personality, proofreaders are in high demand, particularly for online businesses. And because you can proofread from anywhere, it's an excellent option for making money from home. In many cases, online proofreaders can even set their own hours and work at their own pace.

If becoming an online proofreader sounds appealing, keep reading for everything you need to know about this work from home profession.

What's the Difference Between Proofreading and Editing?

Proofreaders and editors are often thought of as interchangeable, but there are specific differences between the two roles. Proofreading primarily focuses on catching spelling mistakes, grammar and punctuation errors, and typos.

On the other hand, editors may go through the information and reorder and organize it for clarity. They may change or strike out material completely. Editors check and verify sources and change the tone of voice to better match the audience. Often editors and writers may work together through several revisions.

While editors also proofread, proofreaders aren't necessarily considered editors. Both roles are professional and skilled, but proofreading doesn't require as much in-depth examination of the material. Most editors must have a bachelor's degree and sometimes a graduate degree in journalism or English. Explore this post for remote editing jobs .

How Much Do Proofreaders Earn?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , proofreaders earn a salary of $48,770 on average for full-time work. The pay and amount of work vary by the proofreader's availability and workload. A busy proofreader who can maintain several consistent clients or who has training in a specialty area like bilingual or legal proofreading will generally earn more.

What Qualifications Do You Need to Become an Online Proofreader?

Many proofreading and editing jobs require a bachelor's degree or current enrollment in a four-year program. You should also know how to use programs like Microsoft Office and Google Docs and have familiarity with the main style guides including AP, APA, MLA, and Chicago Manual of Style.

If it's been some time since you've been in school, a proofreading course can improve your skills and knowledge and help prepare you for this career.

Caitlin Pyle from Proofread Anywhere offers a free workshop for proofreaders to help you decide if this is a suitable occupation for your personality. In it, you'll learn:

• Five signs proofreading is the right career path for you
• The freedom, flexibility, and financial rewards of proofreading
• How to attract your proofreading clients

Where Can You Find Online Editing and Proofreading Jobs?

Whether you're looking for online proofreading jobs, editing jobs, part-time or full-time work, or just a side hustle, there are many options for you to explore.

1. EditFast

EditFast is a proofreading service where clients can submit their documents online for proofing and editing. Potential proofreaders must submit a resume and complete several editing tests. Once approved, you'll receive notifications regarding potential projects. EditFast pays the proofreader 40% of the project price, so rates vary by project.

2. Wordvice

Wordvice operates worldwide, servicing universities, medical institutions, and laboratories. They hire freelance editors, content writers, translators, and online English Tutors. To get hired, you'll need to submit a resume and complete an editing sample. Pay is commensurate with experience, projects, and knowledge level of the specific topic.

Gramlee is an editing and proofreading company. They offer services for writing projects such as dissertations, essays, novels, white papers, and more. Editors and proofreaders must complete an application that includes a background check and an assessment. Proofreaders are expected to turn documents around within 24 hours during the week (but can set their own hours).

Kibin is a smaller company that offers copyediting, proofreading, and grammar services. They work with many students and scholarly organizations to help with essays, applications, and dissertations. Kibin pays proofreaders per word and includes bonuses for deadlines and customer satisfaction. According to a review on Glassdoor , proofreaders earn $4-$10 per document.

5. ProofreadingServices.com

Offering $19-$46 per hour and flexible hours, ProofreadingServices.com works with various clients around the globe. Contractors go through a 20-minute testing process when they apply to prove their proofreading skills and abilities. With ProofreadingServices.com, you can create your own schedule and work full- or part-time hours.

6. Scribendi

Scribendi is a proofreading and editing company based in Ontario, Canada. They offer both in-house and freelance opportunities. Freelancers must pass a screening test and complete an application process. The pay varies by project, but it's competitive, and each project's priced out upfront. They do not hire freelancers from California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, South Dakota, Washington DC, West Virginia, or Wyoming.

7. ProofreadingPal

Proofreading Pal offers proofreading services for resumes, essays, books, businesses, and more. According to their website, proofreaders can earn $500-$3,000 a month proofreading documents from home. To apply, you'll need to fill out their online application, as well as submit a resume and cover letter. If you make it to the next step in the hiring process, you'll be required to pass their timed proofreading exam.

Scribbr hires editors in a variety of languages to proofread and edit academic documents. They are a Dutch company that hires editors from all over the globe. According to their website , editors process, on average, 1,700 words per hour and earn around €20-€25 per hour. You must fill out an application and pass their online language quiz to be considered.

Appen hires individuals for data collection, translation, transcription, and proofreading projects. Once you create your account, be sure to completely fill out your profile to unlock more projects. According to their job listing on LinkedIn , you'll need to have a good comprehension of the English language. They do ask about your education level, but it's unclear if you need a certain level to complete proofreading projects.

10. Scribe Media

Scribe Media offers professional publishing services to people who want to write and publish a book. They often have positions for copywriters ($250 per project), line editors ($0.04 per word), and cover designers ($2,200 per project).

11. Express Writers

Express Writers hires copywriters, expert copywriters, social media copywriters, designers, and copy editors. Their editors are paid $15 per hour and must edit a minimum of 3,000 words per hour. For their writing and editing roles, you must be a native English speaker, have impeccable spelling and grammar, and understand best SEO practices.

12. Focus Forward

Focus Forward offers transcription, translation, marketing research, coding, and proofreading services to clients. For their part-time proofreading positions, you must have advanced to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, excellent communication skills, and a working computer and high-speed internet connection.

13. Study.com

Study.com hires individuals for lesson and curriculum development, writing, researching, editing, proofreading, and tutoring. For these positions, you can choose your schedule, and you'll get paid twice a month via PayPal. Study.com hire individuals from the US and the Philippines.

Job Boards and Freelance Marketplaces

As you can see, many of the popular editing and proofreading companies require a college degree and experience. So, how do you get experience if no one will hire you? You can try submitting a spec assignment to prove your skills and expertise to a potential client. You can also try pitching and applying for one-off gigs on freelance marketplaces and job boards that don't have as rigid of requirements for proofreaders. Here are platforms and sites to explore.

14. FlexJobs

FlexJobs is a telecommuting job board that hosts a variety of editing and proofreading positions. The nature, availability, and requirements for each position will vary by the assignment and the company. Some proofreading jobs require high skill levels, while other positions are more general and require less experience. With FlexJobs, it's easy to view a variety of positions to assess what you're best qualified for, and they hand-screen all companies so you can rest assured every listing is legit.

Fiverr is a freelance marketplace where freelancers can post their services, and business owners can shop around to find a freelancer to complete their projects. Initially, Fiverr worked on the premise that each service was only $5; today, they have expanded how much freelancers can charge for their services ($5-$10,000). With Fiverr, it's free to join, and whatever you decide to charge for your proofreading services, they'll keep 20% of the total price.

16. Kelly Services

Kelly Services is a staffing agency that offers a wide range of temporary and temp-to-hire jobs. Their virtual jobs include proofreading and editing services for a variety of industries and businesses. Listings will vary based on skills, experience, and the nature of the position. Proofreaders can find virtual work in the US and beyond.

17. Randstad

Randstad is a US-based staffing agency that allows you to search for remote temporary, contract, temporary to permanent, and permanent roles. Since Randstad covers all types of positions, you'll need to search for keywords: proofreader, proofreading, editing, copy editor, and editor. Positions, as well as requirements, will vary greatly from client to client. To help speed up your search, you can sign up for emails for the types of positions you're searching for.

18. Robert Half

Robert Half is a US-based staffing agency that hires permanent, contract, and temporary workers for in-person and remote roles. Like Randstad, Robert Half hires in many different areas, so you'll want to search a few different variations of your keyword. You should also explore all jobs that come up in your search results. Often, the title of the job is in a different area, like writing, content coordination, project assistance, or marketing, but it includes proofreading as part of its role.

Upwork is a freelance marketplace that offers a variety of projects, including proofreading and editing. Once you complete your profile on the site, you're paired with your ideal jobs. You can also search through clients and respond to invitations directly. Rates vary by project and client, and the rates are disclosed upfront. Some projects are hourly, and others offer a fixed price.

Guru is a freelance platform where you can create an account to showcase your freelance proofreading services, or you can bid on existing projects. The projects you'll find on the site vary and include everything from editing blog posts to proofreading speeches and editing screenplays and e-books. Guru has different membership levels for freelancers, which include a free membership plan with a 9% job fee rate and a max of 10 bids per month. For all the different plans and benefits of using Guru, go here .

How to Start a Freelance Proofreader Business

Starting your own proofreading business gives you the option to work the hours of your choosing, set your own rates, and work entirely from home. You don't need a college degree if you start your own business. You can grow with your clients and even offer additional services based on your skills and experience.

While keeping up with deadlines and building up your client base are challenges, there are plenty of resources to help you get started with your freelance proofreading business. The Editorial Freelancers Association is a professional group offering job listings, resources, education, and connections to other proofreaders in the industry.

Ready to Start Your Proofreading Business?

Here are some common steps you'll need to take to start your own proofreading business.

• Get the proper proofreading training if you need it.
• Write your business plan -- You can grab our free business plan template here .
• Determine your proofreading niche (academic, legal, medical, authors, bloggers, copy editor, etc.)
• Build your website and set up your social media profiles.
• Set up your communication channels, workflow processes, and how you'll accept payments.
• Starting pitching clients, I suggest making a list of 100 people and companies you'd like to work with, then pitch 2-5 people a day until you're fully booked up.
• Keep track of your income and expenses and pay your quarterly self-employment taxes.

Is Becoming a Proofreader Right For You?

If you enjoy reading and writing and you're a stickler for correct usage of the English language, proofreading is a great work-from-home job. Since you'll likely be working as a freelancer, you'll also have the bonus of being able to work a flexible schedule, which is good news if you're trying to balance caretaking duties with making money.

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Okhotny Ryad station in Soviet times and today.

The Moscow metro system has 275 stations, and 28 of them have been renamed at some point or other—and several times in some cases. Most of these are the oldest stations, which opened in 1935.

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The first station to change its name was Ulitsa Kominterna (Comintern Street). The Comintern was an international communist organization that ceased to exist in 1943, and after the war Moscow authorities decided to call the street named after it something else. In 1946, the station was renamed Kalininskaya. Then for several days in 1990, the station was called Vozdvizhenka, before eventually settling on Aleksandrovsky Sad, which is what it is called today.

The banner on the entraince reads: "Kalininskaya station." Now it's Alexandrovsky Sad.

Until 1957, Kropotkinskaya station was called Dvorets Sovetov ( Palace of Soviets ). There were plans to build a monumental Stalinist high-rise on the site of the nearby Cathedral of Christ the Saviour , which had been demolished. However, the project never got off the ground, and after Stalin's death the station was named after Kropotkinskaya Street, which passes above it.

Dvorets Sovetov station, 1935. Letters on the entrance: "Metro after Kaganovich."

Of course, politics was the main reason for changing station names. Initially, the Moscow Metro itself was named after Lazar Kaganovich, Joseph Stalin’s right-hand man. Kaganovich supervised the construction of the first metro line and was in charge of drawing up a master plan for reconstructing Moscow as the "capital of the proletariat."

In 1955, under Nikita Khrushchev's rule and during the denunciation of Stalin's personality cult, the Moscow Metro was named in honor of Vladimir Lenin.

Kropotkinskaya station, our days. Letters on the entrance: "Metropolitan after Lenin."

New Metro stations that have been opened since the collapse of the Soviet Union simply say "Moscow Metro," although the metro's affiliation with Vladimir Lenin has never officially been dropped.

Zyablikovo station. On the entrance, there are no more signs that the metro is named after Lenin.

Stations that bore the names of Stalin's associates were also renamed under Khrushchev. Additionally, some stations were named after a neighborhood or street and if these underwent name changes, the stations themselves had to be renamed as well.

Until 1961 the Moscow Metro had a Stalinskaya station that was adorned by a five-meter statue of the supreme leader. It is now called Semyonovskaya station.

Left: Stalinskaya station. Right: Now it's Semyonovskaya.

The biggest wholesale renaming of stations took place in 1990, when Moscow’s government decided to get rid of Soviet names. Overnight, 11 metro stations named after revolutionaries were given new names. Shcherbakovskaya became Alekseyevskaya, Gorkovskaya became Tverskaya, Ploshchad Nogina became Kitay-Gorod and Kirovskaya turned into Chistye Prudy. This seriously confused passengers, to put it mildly, and some older Muscovites still call Lubyanka station Dzerzhinskaya for old times' sake.

At the same time, certain stations have held onto their Soviet names. Marksistskaya and Kropotkinskaya, for instance, although there were plans to rename them too at one point.

"I still sometimes mix up Teatralnaya and Tverskaya stations,” one Moscow resident recalls .

 “Both have been renamed and both start with a ‘T.’ Vykhino still grates on the ear and, when in 1991 on the last day of my final year at school, we went to Kitay-Gorod to go on the river cruise boats, my classmates couldn’t believe that a station with that name existed."

The city government submitted a station name change for public discussion for the first time in 2015. The station in question was Voykovskaya, whose name derives from the revolutionary figure Pyotr Voykov. In the end, city residents voted against the name change, evidently not out of any affection for Voykov personally, but mainly because that was the name they were used to.

What stations changed their name most frequently?

Some stations have changed names three times. Apart from the above-mentioned Aleksandrovsky Sad (Ulitsa Kominterna->Kalininskaya->Vozdvizhenka->Aleksandrovsky Sad), a similar fate befell Partizanskaya station in the east of Moscow. Opened in 1944, it initially bore the ridiculously long name Izmaylovsky PKiO im. Stalina (Izmaylovsky Park of Culture and Rest Named After Stalin). In 1947, the station was renamed and simplified for convenience to Izmaylovskaya. Then in 1963 it was renamed yet again—this time to Izmaylovsky Park, having "donated" its previous name to the next station on the line. And in 2005 it was rechristened Partizanskaya to mark the 60th anniversary of victory in World War II. 

Partizanskaya metro station, nowadays.

Another interesting story involves Alekseyevskaya metro station. This name was originally proposed for the station, which opened in 1958, since a village with this name had been located here. It was then decided to call the station Shcherbakovskaya in honor of Aleksandr Shcherbakov, a politician who had been an associate of Stalin. Nikita Khrushchev had strained relations with Shcherbakov, however, and when he got word of it literally a few days before the station opening the builders had to hastily change all the signs. It ended up with the concise and politically correct name of Mir (Peace).

The name Shcherbakovskaya was restored in 1966 after Khrushchev's fall from power. It then became Alekseyevskaya in 1990.

Alekseyevskaya metro station.

But the station that holds the record for the most name changes is Okhotny Ryad, which opened in 1935 on the site of a cluster of market shops. When the metro system was renamed in honor of Lenin in 1955, this station was renamed after Kaganovich by way of compensation. The name lasted just two years though because in 1957 Kaganovich fell out of favor with Khrushchev, and the previous name was returned. But in 1961 it was rechristened yet again, this time in honor of Prospekt Marksa, which had just been built nearby.

Okhotny Ryad station in 1954 and Prospekt Marksa in 1986.

In 1990, two historical street names—Teatralny Proyezd and Mokhovaya Street—were revived to replace Prospekt Marksa, and the station once again became Okhotny Ryad.

Okhotny Ryad in 2020.

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