Worldwide, the metro is considered the fastest and most convenient form of public transport, unloading major cities from traffic. It enables people to get to their destination without traffic jams and stress, without inhaling exhaust gases from the numerous cars and buses on the streets.
Underground construction projects were proposed back in the days when the country did not even have electric trams, and today the St. Petersburg Metro is a huge network of railroads covering almost the entire city.
History of the Leningrad Metro
Since Moscow became the capital of Russia after the revolution of 1917, the first subway appeared here - in 1935 the first line was opened. The decision to build a subway in Leningrad was made in 1941, soil samples were taken, the first mines were planned and dug, but the outbreak of war postponed this project for a long time.
It was only in 1946 that the design of the first lines, which began to be laid in 1947, was re-designed.
Only after 8 years,in November 1955, a ceremonial launch of the Kirov-Vyborg branch took place. It included 7 stations, originating from Vosstaniya Square, Vladimirskaya, B altiyskaya and Narvskaya streets to the Kirov Plant and Avtovo. And when the Pushkinskaya line was built, residents and guests of Leningrad got the opportunity to quickly get to such stations as Moskovsky, B altiysky, Varshavsky and Vitebsky.
Since that time, the construction of new subway lines has continued, as the city grew, new microdistricts appeared, and more and more vehicles were on the roads every year. Today, the length of St. Petersburg metro lines is more than 112 km, united by 65 stations.
All lines are numbered and have their own names:
- 1 – Kirovsko-Vyborgskaya – red;
- 2 - the longest Moscow-Petrograd - blue;
- 3 – Nevsko-Vasileostrovskaya line – green;
- 4 - Right Bank - orange;
- 5 – Frunzensko-Primorskaya line – purple.
St. Petersburg has 10 closed metro stations, Zvezdnaya, for example. They are safe, but more expensive to maintain than their single-vault counterparts, which have replaced them since 1975.
Description of Zvezdnaya station
The theme of space in the USSR was one of the most beloved, so not only films, paintings, books and songs were dedicated to it, but also metro stations. Zvezdnaya was opened in Leningrad on 1972-12-12 on the blue line, with access to the nearby street of the same name.
This station belongs to the category of deep closed type. Automation here is set to simultaneously open the doors on the platform and in the arriving train. This makes the platform as safe as possible, since the paths are closed from visitors until the train arrives, but, on the other hand, it somewhat delays its dispatch. The maintenance of such a station is somewhat more expensive, since automation requires constant attention and system updates.
The lobby and walls here are decorated with space-themed bas-reliefs, one of which is dedicated to Yuri Gagarin.
Residential complex "Salyut"
St. Petersburg is in constant development and growth, which is reflected in its new buildings. The greatest demand is for houses built in the immediate vicinity of the subway. Modern architects, focusing on high-rise buildings, try to bring the spirit of the historical part of the city into them, so all the houses are designed in complementary styles.
For example, the residential complex near the Zvezdnaya metro station includes numerous new buildings and ready-made houses in an ever-expanding microdistrict. Buying a home here is an investment in the future, since the entire eastern part of the Moskovsky district of St. Petersburg is a continuous green zone, inside which houses are located.
The residential complex "Salute" consists of three 16-storey buildings, in which new settlers expect both one-room and two-room apartments, and studios. The nearby Zvezdnaya metro station and the nearby Pulkovo airport make it especiallyattractive for those who travel a lot or prefer to rent apartments to tourists.
The constantly expanding infrastructure of the Salut Residential Complex provides everything necessary to make living here as comfortable as possible.
LCD with higher comfort category
Zvezdnaya metro station is becoming more and more popular among Petersburgers. The area, comfortable and environmentally friendly for living at quite affordable housing prices, has a well-developed infrastructure. Among the residential complexes there are those where all the needs of residents are provided.
For example, the construction project "Viva" offers its residents not only luxury apartments, but also a beautiful green area with natural lakes around the complex. Next to it there are kindergartens and a school, the Pulkovo 3 shopping and entertainment center, where visitors will find not only shops and boutiques, but also a billiard room, a cinema, a bowling alley, attractions for children, cafes and restaurants for their parents.
Beauty salons, fitness centers, a clinic and other institutions located near the residential complex near the Zvezdnaya metro station make it a small town in the city.
Such housing complexes are the "face" of the developing microdistricts of St. Petersburg.
Cafes and restaurants near Zvezdnaya station
In each well-maintained area of the city, its residents have their favorite places where you can relax with loved ones or just have a delicious meal. The Zvezdnaya metro station, the quietest on the blue line, is no exception. locatedcafes and restaurants here allow you to experience the taste of various cuisines of the world without leaving St. Petersburg.
The top ones are:
- Il Patio is a chain of Italian restaurants that have been feeding Russians for over 20 years. The cuisine loved by many offers a wide choice on the menu - from mussel dishes to the famous pasta. Visitors are met and served here from 11.00 to 23.00.
- "Planet Sushi" awaits lovers of Japanese cuisine from 10.00 to 22.00. Their menu includes a business lunch from 12.00 to 16.00.
- Papanin Bar is a 24-hour cafe with European cuisine, where sports matches are broadcast and with only 30 seats.
There are many cute and cozy establishments near the Zvyozdnaya metro station. Buses can deliver to them from anywhere in the microdistrict, and it won't take long.
Beauty salons near Zvyozdnaya station
Business people need to constantly monitor their appearance, devoting a minimum of time to this. The location of the salon in close proximity to the place of residence allows you to combine both.
Beauty salons located near the Zvyozdnaya metro station offer all types of beauty services:
- "Egoist. Ka" is a multidisciplinary salon offering services of hairdressers, manicure and pedicure masters, massage therapist, makeup artist, beautician and solarium for both women and men.
- Naturel is a salon offering a range of services from haircuts of any complexity and manicure,to tattoos and anti-aging cosmetic programs. The clients of this cozy place of beauty and he alth are women, men and children.
- For those women who are only interested in a haircut, Stars Hair Salon will be their best friend.
The area near the Zvezdnaya metro station has a well-developed infrastructure, so each of its residents can choose the range of services that he most needs.
Kindergartens near the station
The improvement of the housing estate directly depends on such institutions as hospitals and clinics, kindergartens and schools, public catering and shopping and entertainment complexes. All new buildings (Zvezdnaya metro station is no exception) should have preschool institutions within walking distance from them. In the immediate vicinity of this station there are 11 kindergartens, including No. 7, 9, 22, 25, 30, 31, 30 and others.
Each preschool institution is equipped with everything necessary so that children are not only fed deliciously and put to bed on time, but also taught according to the preparatory program. Each kindergarten has sleeping rooms and classrooms, and on the adjacent territory there are cozy verandas and safe playgrounds with swings and sports equipment for outdoor games.
Kindergartens in the area of Zvezdnaya station are not the only ones in the microdistrict, since each residential complex provides for the construction of these institutions.
Hotels
St. Petersburg is a hospitable city, and this is manifested in the number of hotels and apartments that open their doors to guests every day. Zvezdnaya station arealocated near Pulkovo airport, so rooms in local hotels always have customers.
In the immediate vicinity of the Zvezdnaya station there is a hotel of the same name, in which 26 rooms are always ready to welcome guests. Its location is unique in that it is only a 10-minute walk from the metro, from where you can quickly reach the historical part of the city and 15 minutes by car to the airport.
Southern Crown Apartments will suit those who love the refined luxury of the East. It is in this style that the hotel rooms are decorated. In the kitchenette available in the rooms, you can prepare your favorite dishes, and for those who do not want to spend time on this, local restaurants and cafes are waiting.
Another notable hotel is Zvezdny Apartments. It offers guests rooms with a balcony or a studio equipped with everything necessary for both temporary and longer stays. The hotel is located 7 km from the airport and just a 20-minute metro ride to the city center.
Polyclinics
The presence of medical facilities in it is important for the improvement of the microdistrict. Residents of new buildings near the Zvyozdnaya metro station have the opportunity to receive qualified medical care in the immediate vicinity of their homes.
At their disposal are 2 children's and 4 adult clinics. Modern equipment and professionalism of doctors allow us to solve many he alth problems. The presence of medical institutions, kindergartens and schools is the first indicator of how the area is landscaped and ready to receive new settlers.
Trade-entertainment centers
Also, an important role is played by how not only the life, but also the leisure of the residents of the microdistrict is equipped. How they spend their free time and weekends affects the development of the area's infrastructure. If entertainment is not organized for people at the proper level, then they will spend their money in other areas of the city.
There is everything for quality leisure on the territory near the Zvezdnaya station (metro). The Continent store is a shopping center where you can not only buy groceries and essential goods, but also sit with friends at McDonald's or another cafe, watch a movie in the cinema with the whole family, or enjoy the rides at the FunCity entertainment center. Located in close proximity to the metro, it is a popular place for leisure activities for the residents of the area.
Development of the district
To personally get to know this ecologically clean and comfortable area, you should know how to get to the Zvezdnaya metro station, and make sure that this area is a great opportunity for both investment in real estate and for personal living.
New buildings of new buildings are rented out every year, so the choice is large, the area is promising, and from the point of view of transport interchange, it is also profitable. The metro connects it with all other residential areas of St. Petersburg, and the developed infrastructure allows you to feel the care of the city.
