Metro station "Polytechnic"

Metro station "Polytechnic" in St. Petersburg

Metro station "Polytechnica" is a station of the St. Petersburg metro, located on the Kirov-Vyborg line (line 1, red line). The station was opened on 31 December 1975. The name of the station is associated with the nearby Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU).

Architecture and decoration

The architects of the station are A. S. Getskin, V. P. Shuvalov and L. I. Shchennikova. The station is made according to the type of one-vaulted station of deep laying, with a depth of about 65 meters.

The design of the station is made in a strict and functional style, using light shades. The main finishing materials are marble and granite. On the walls of the station you can see decorative elements reminiscent of scientific achievements and innovations, which symbolizes the connection with the Polytechnic University.

Location

Address: St. Petersburg, Kalininsky district, Science Avenue, house 20

The station is located in the Kalininsky district of St. Petersburg, at the intersection of Science Avenue and Polytechnic Street.

Transport accessibility

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

• Buses: 40, 61, 80, 94, 123, 137
• Trolleybuses: 4, 6, 13, 21
• Route taxis: K-40, K-61, K-80, K-94, K-123, K-137

The station is also located in close proximity to the Polytechnic University, which makes it convenient for students and employees of the university.

Working hours

The Polytechnic 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

• The station was opened in 1975 and plays an important role in the transport system of the northern districts of St. Petersburg. The name of the station is associated with one of the leading technical universities in Russia, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.
• Nearby attractions: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Polytechnic Park, SPbPU Botanical Garden, numerous cafes and shops near the station.