Lubyanka metro station

Lubyanka metro station is located on the Sokolnicheska line (line 1) of the Moscow metro. It was opened on May 15, 1935 and is located between the stations Clean Ponds and Hunting Row.

Description of station

• Address: Russia, Moscow, Lubyansk Square
• Metro Line: Sokolniki (red) line, number 1
• Depth: 32 metres
• Station type: Pylon three-span deep laying
• Architects: N. A. Ladygin, I. G. Taranov, N. A. Bykova

Architecture and decoration

Lubyanka station is made in classical style with elements of Stalin’s empire. The pylons are lined with white marble with decorative cornices, the track walls are decorated with red marble. The central hall is decorated with bronze lamps and decorative elements, which creates a sense of grandeur. The floor is lined with granite of light and dark shades, which creates a contrast with white walls and columns.

Entry and exit

• Main entrance: Lubyanskaya Square
• Exit: Lubyanka Square, Bolshaya Lubyanka Street, Nikolskaya Street

Mode of work

The station operates daily from 05:30 to 01:00.

Contacts

• The official website of the Moscow Metro: mosmetro.ru
• Hot line of the Moscow metro: +7 (495) 539-54-54

Transport accessibility

Lubyanka station has excellent transport accessibility. Near the station there are bus and trolleybus stops, which provides convenient communication with various districts of Moscow. Also nearby are transfer stations to other metro lines, including the transition to the station Kuznetsky Bridge Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya line.

Attractions nearby

• Central children's shop in Lubyanka: One of the largest children's shops in Moscow, offering a wide range of products for children.
• State Museum of the History of the Gulag: A museum dedicated to the history of political repression in the USSR.
• Nikolskaya Street: Historical Moscow Street with many shops, restaurants and historical buildings.
• Polytechnic Museum: One of the largest science and technology museums in the world, located near the station.
• Revolution Square: One of the central squares of Moscow, where various events and concerts are held.

History

Lubyanka station was opened on May 15, 1935 as part of the first stage of the Moscow Metro. Initially, the station was called "Dzerzhinskaya" in honor of Felix Dzerzhinsky, but in 1990 it was renamed Lubyanka. The name of the station is associated with Lubyanka Square, on which it is located. Since its opening, the station has played an important role in the transport system of the central part of Moscow, providing convenient communication for residents and guests of the city.

Map of terrain

For a more detailed study of routes and objects near the station, you can use map services, for example, Yandex. Maps or Google Maps.

Lubyanka metro station is an important transport hub in the central part of Moscow, providing convenient communication between various districts of the city and access to significant infrastructure.