The St. Petersburg Metro was opened in 1955 and currently consists of 65 stations over five routes. The fourth, The Orange Line of the St. Petersburg Metro, was opened in 1985. A trip from Spasskaya (west) to Ulitsa Dybenko (east) only takes 19 minutes, making it the shortest line in the current metro system of St. Petersburg.
Where to get off the Orange Line
The Pravoberezhnaya linya have the most modern stations of St. Petersburg metro and there are, thus far, only eight stations. These ones are worth a visit.
Spasskaya
Have you read our article on markets around St. Petersburg metro? If not, you should. One of the most famous markets in the city – the Sennoy Market – is located nearby Spasskaya. Fruit and vegetables are sold at a very reasonable price and it’s a lot more fun than going to your local supermarket. It’s also a great way to put your Russian to the test, because you might have to bargain a bit to get the right price. Just make sure you hold on to your purse and belongings whilst there.
Connects with the Blue Line of St. Petersburg Metro and the Purple Line of St. Petersburg Metro.
Dostoyevskaya
Banya anyone? I can hardly think of any better way to finish a week of hard work than going to the Russian version of a sauna. Yamskiye Bani can be found only a few minutes by foot from the metro station. Friends and colleagues can rent a section with a banya, a pool and a pool table for a reasonable amount of money. Bring some dried fish, crisps, kvas and beer, and whatever else you need to kick off the evening.
Connects with the red line.
Ligovsky Prospekt
I’ve only ever had one reason to get off here, but in return it was a very good reason. Loft Project Etagi is located just a two minutes walk from the station. In what used to be an old bread factory, you can now find clothes from local startups, second-hand stores, different types of street food and bars. From the rooftop you can see almost all of the city.
Prospekt Bolshevikov
The reigning KHL (Kontinental Hockey League) champions, SKA St. Petersburg, play their home matches right across the road from the metro station. On matchday, an average of more than 10.000 people cheer for SKA in the Ice Palace, where cheerleaders, kiss cams, hotdogs and clappers gives it an American touch. Hockey is huge in Russia and there are few, if any, better places to watch it than here.
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