Dostoevskaya metro station

Metro station "Dostoevskaya" in St. Petersburg

Dostoevskaya metro station is the station of the Right Bank Line (line 4, orange line) of the St. Petersburg metro. It was opened on December 30, 1991 and named after the great Russian writer Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, who lived and worked in St. Petersburg.

Architecture and decoration

The architects of the station are V. G. Khilchenko and V. I. Lukoshkov. The station is made according to the type of one-vaulted station of deep laying, with a depth of about 62 meters. "Dostoevskaya" is known for its unique design, which reflects the gloomy and philosophical atmosphere of Dostoevsky's works.

The registration of the station includes:

• The floor is made of dark granite.
• The walls are lined with marble and decorated with bas-reliefs depicting scenes from Dostoevsky’s works.
• Lighting is made in the form of hanging lamps that create soft and subdued lighting.
• Bas-reliefs and mosaics based on the novels Crime and Punishment, Demons, Idiot.

Location

Address: St. Petersburg, Central district, Vladimirsky Prospekt, house 2

The station is located in the Central district of St. Petersburg, at the intersection of Vladimir Avenue and Forge Lane.

Transport accessibility

Dostoevskaya station has convenient transport accessibility:

• Direct transition to the station "Vladimirskaya" Kirov-Vyborg line (line 1, red line).
• Nearby are the stops of ground public transport:
  • Buses: 3, 15, 26, 27, 181
  • Trolleybuses: 1, 5, 7, 10, 11

Working hours

Dostoevskaya station operates daily from 5:37 to 0:39.

Contact information

For more information about the metro station "Dostoevskaya" and other metro stations of St. Petersburg, as well as to clarify the schedule and other questions, it is recommended to contact the information service of the metro:

• Telephone metro information service: +7 (812) 305-57-55
• Official website: metro.spb.ru

Additional information

• Dostoevskaya station was opened in 1991 and was named after Fyodor Dostoevsky. Its design reflects the themes of his works and creates an atmosphere reminiscent of the fate of his heroes.
• Nearby attractions: F.M. Dostoevsky Museum-Apartment, Vladimir Cathedral, Nevsky Prospekt, many cafes, restaurants and shops in the station area.