The red line of the St. Petersburg metro is one of the most important architectural monuments of the city. The most notable stations of the Kirovsko-Vyborg line are those that were first built in the 1950s. It is worth highlighting the interior of the lobby of the Narvskaya metro station - St. Petersburg has the right to be proud of its architecture, which is in perfect harmony with the ground views and the atmosphere of the city. It is not for nothing that in December 2011 the station was included in the state register of objects of cultural heritage of regional significance - its historical significance and beauty - both from the outside and from the inside - impress the guests of the city no less than the old streets and museums. What is the history of Narvskaya metro station and how is its modern life?
History of Narvskaya Station
Like all stations of the first stage, starting with Avtovo and ending with Ploshad Vosstaniya, Narvskaya was opened on November 15, 1955. The project name of the station was subject to changes until recently - initially it appeared in the drawings and documents as "Ploshchad Stachek",then a proposal was made to rename it to "Stalinskaya". However, at the last moment, the decision was again reviewed, and an order was issued to assign the Narvskaya metro station its modern name in honor of the Narva Zastava area.
External appearance of Narvskaya station
Often, guests of the city and foreigners confuse the building of the Narvskaya metro station with a cathedral or a church - massive carved doors and a dome can hardly be a frequent attribute of the lobby of a transport hub. The impressive view of Stachek Square with the magnificent Narva Gates of bright emerald color will be remembered for a long time by everyone who passes by on a sightseeing bus or enters the city from the pavilion. Nevertheless, the external appearance is not the only visual advantage that the Narvskaya metro station can boast of - St. Petersburg amazes with architectural delights not only on the ground, but also at a depth of several tens of meters.
Underground structures of Narvskaya station
The depth of the Narvskaya metro station is 50 meters. The pylon station was built according to the project of architects D. S. Goldgor, A. V. Vasiliev and S. B. Speransky. The main theme of the design of the station was the work and the road of Soviet citizens on the way to a brighter future. Until 1961, at the end of the station there was a panel depicting Stalin on the podium, but later it was covered with a wall. Metro employees claim that the image has been preserved, but it is unlikely that ordinary citizens will be able to see it. Now inIn the fenced area, which previously served as a meeting room, there is a station for drivers "Avtovo". Of particular value to the interior of the Narvskaya metro station are the high reliefs depicting various professions worthy of a shock builder of communism: "Breeders", "Soviet Warriors", "Doctors", "Metro Builders" and many others.
Design features of Narvskaya station
The run between Narvskaya and Kirovsky Zavod metro stations is the longest among the tracks between stops on the first constructed section of the "red" line. Its length is 2.5 kilometers. Also, "Narvskaya", having track development, has never been either a terminal or transfer station. It was included in the plans for complete reconstruction more than once in the 2000s, but each time the reconstruction was postponed - from 2010 to this day, Narvskaya has never been closed for repairs.
Narvskaya metro station: modern life
Stachek Avenue and the picturesque square next to the metro are a representative place for building various business centers. The average monthly passenger flow of the Narvskaya metro station is more than one and a half million people. Passengers entering the lobby to get to work usually don't pay attention to the decor - the most important thing is to get the latest information via e-mail and, sometimes, on news sites. Like all St. Petersburg stations, the Narvskaya metro station provides an opportunity to use the services of leading mobile operators. The lobby doors close for passengers at 0:36, and againready to let you in at 5:36.
Narvskaya station is not so popular with tourists from other cities and countries due to the lower power of the advertising campaign, but an experienced guide will certainly not miss the opportunity to accompany city guests to it. Stachek Square is not only picturesque, but also a stunning cultural monument of St. Petersburg. Foreigners visiting this area are often very impressed, but they should remember that photography and video shooting is prohibited in the lobbies and underground structures of the metro, so friends and relatives will have to describe views of the metro in words and from photographs from the Internet. Nevertheless, the inspiration given by the architecture of the interior and exterior of the station is in no way inferior to the shock of what you see in the city center. Truly, all facets of St. Petersburg are beautiful in their own way, each one is worth considering and exploring closer to fully embrace the mysterious and vast city.
