Metro station "Chernyshevskaya"

Metro station "Chernyshevskaya" in St. Petersburg

General information

Metro station "Chernyshevskaya" is a station of the St. Petersburg metro, located on the Kirov-Vyborg line (line 1, red line). The station was opened on September 1, 1958. The name of the station comes from Chernyshevsky Prospekt, which is named after the Russian writer and philosopher Nikolai Gavrilovich Chernyshevsky.

Architecture and decoration

The architects of the station are A.V. Vasiliev and D.S. Goldgor. The station is designed as a "horizontal elevator", which means that there are doors on the platform that open simultaneously with the doors of the trains. This is one of the few stations of the St. Petersburg metro, made in this style.

The design of the station is designed in a strict classical style with elements reminiscent of Chernyshevsky’s literary heritage. The main finishing materials include marble, granite and bronze. The ceiling is decorated with stucco, and the walls with bas-reliefs depicting plots from Chernyshevsky’s works.

Location

Address: St. Petersburg, Central district, Chernyshevsky Prospekt, house 15

The station is located in the Central district of St. Petersburg, at the intersection of Chernyshevsky Prospekt and Kirokoe Street.

Transport accessibility

There are various public transport routes near the station, which makes it convenient for transfer:

• Buses: 15, 136
• Route taxis: K-90, K-177

The station is within walking distance of many significant objects and attractions of the Central District, such as the Tauride Garden, Smolny Cathedral, and numerous educational and cultural institutions.

Working hours

The Chernyshevskaya station operates daily from 5:35 to 00:30.

Contact information

For more information, the following contacts can be used:

• Telephone metro information service: +7 (812) 305-57-55
• The official website of the St. Petersburg Metro: metro.spb.ru

Additional information

• Chernyshevskaya station was opened in 1958 and became one of the first stations built after the opening of the Leningrad metro. It plays an important role in the transport system of the city, serving the central part of St. Petersburg.
• Nearby attractions: Tauride Garden, Smolny Cathedral, Anna Akhmatova Museum, House of Culture named after Lensovet, numerous cafes and restaurants, as well as educational and cultural institutions.