Gorny Institut Metro Station opened on 27 December 2024 as the new western end of Line 4, the orange line, in Vasileostrovsky District. It was the first new station in Saint Petersburg in five years, and the first on Vasilyevsky Island in a long time. The platforms lie about 70 metres below the surface, and the single vestibule opens onto Bolshoy Prospekt.
The name refers to the Mining Institute, today Saint Petersburg Mining University, one of the oldest technical universities in Russia. Inside you will find a pylon-type hall with marble panels, stone details and mosaics. Between Gorny Institut and Spasskaya lies Teatralnaya, a station that has been built but has no exits yet, so trains pass through it without stopping.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Горный институт |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 2024 |
| Address | Санкт-Петербург, Большой проспект Васильевского острова OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Vasileostrovsky District |
| Interchanges | Gorny Institut (Line 4, the single vestibule on Bolshoy Prospekt of Vasilyevsky Island) Spasskaya (Line 4, next stop; trains run through Teatralnaya without stopping) |
| Opening hours | The station runs with the metro network, daily from early morning until shortly after midnight. Hours can change with works on the line, so check before an early or late journey (as of October 2026 – check the official site of the Saint Petersburg Metro). |
| Best time to visit | The station is underground, so it works in any season and in any weather. For a calm look at the hall, choose midday or a weekend morning. Avoid the weekday morning and evening rush, when the escalators and the platform fill, and allow extra time for the long ride up and down. |
| Last updated | October 16, 2026 |
Why Visit Gorny Institut Metro Station, Saint Petersburg?
This is the newest station in the city and the only one on the western half of Vasilyevsky Island. It is the quickest way from the historic centre to Bolshoy Prospekt and to the former industrial waterfront with Sevkabel Port, without changing to a bus or tram.
It is also a good place to see how a Petersburg station is designed today: a deep pylon hall, stone-faced panels and mosaics by the artist Anna Denderina, in a tradition that goes back to the 1950s. You pay only for a metro ride, and 15 to 30 minutes covers the hall and the vestibule. Allow extra time for the long escalator ride down and up.
Highlights of Gorny Institut Metro Station, Saint Petersburg
The newest station in the city
Gorny Institut opened at 9:00 on 27 December 2024, after years of delays. It was first planned for the middle of the 2010s, then postponed more than once, and was the first new station since three stations opened in 2019.
It extends Line 4 by one stop to the west. From 2009 until the extension, Spasskaya was the end of the line.
Tip: Ride one stop from Spasskaya for a quick look; the journey passes the closed Teatralnaya without stopping.
A deep pylon hall
The station is a deep, pylon-type hall with a single island platform, about 70 metres below the surface at rail level. It is not the deepest in the city, which is Admiralteyskaya at 86 metres.
The pylons divide the hall into three parts, and the arches between them frame the view down the platform.
Tip: Walk to the middle of the platform for the clearest view along the pylons.
Marble panels and mosaics
The hall has marble panels and stone installations, and mosaics designed by the artist Anna Denderina, who made sketches for the station's decoration. They are the main decorative features and the reason to look around rather than head straight for the exit.
The exact position of each panel in the hall should be confirmed on site.
Tip: Take a few minutes on the platform away from the escalators, where the panels are easiest to see.
The vestibule on Bolshoy Prospekt
The station has a single vestibule, open for both entry and exit since the first day. It opens onto Bolshoy Prospekt of Vasilyevsky Island, the long main street of the island's western part.
From here you can walk towards Sevkabel Port, a former cable factory turned events and food space on the waterfront, and towards the Mining University.
Tip: Check a map when you come up; the grid of numbered lines on Vasilyevsky Island is easy to mix up.
The station named after a university
The name comes from the Mining Institute, founded in 1773 and now called Saint Petersburg Mining University. It is among the oldest technical universities in Russia, and its main building stands on the island's embankment.
The station's working names were Kosaya Liniya and Bolshoy Prospekt, and other names such as Gorny Universitet were proposed, but Gorny Institut was kept.
Tip: Use the university's name when asking locals for directions; the older name is still the one people use.
Teatralnaya, the station you pass
Between Spasskaya and Gorny Institut lies Teatralnaya, built but without exits. Trains slow through it without opening their doors, and its opening is planned for a future date.
It is a reminder that Line 4 has been extended in stages, and that the ride to Gorny Institut includes a station you cannot yet use.
Tip: Do not plan a trip around Teatralnaya; check the official metro site for news before you travel.
Atmosphere
The hall is clean, modern and quiet, with the polish of a station that is still new. The marble reflects the light, the pylons give the space a measured rhythm, and the only sounds are trains and the long hum of the escalators.
It is mostly students from the Mining University and nearby schools, residents of the western part of Vasilyevsky Island and curious visitors who have come to see the newest station. The platform is busiest on weekday mornings and evenings. At weekends and in the middle of the day it is calm, and the vestibule opens onto a broad avenue with a wide sky.
History of Gorny Institut Metro Station, Saint Petersburg
Vasilyevsky Island was one of Peter the Great’s first ideas for the heart of his new capital. The grid of numbered lines was laid out in the eighteenth century, and Bolshoy Prospekt became the island’s main street. In 1773 Catherine the Great founded the Mining School there, which grew into the Mining Institute and, later, Saint Petersburg Mining University.
The metro reached the island in 1967 with Vasileostrovskaya, and the western part of the island, with its industrial waterfront and new housing, waited decades for its own station. Line 4 itself opened on 30 December 1985, and in 2009 Spasskaya became its western terminus after the section beyond Dostoevskaya was transferred to Line 5.
The extension to Vasilyevsky Island was planned for years. The station carried the working names Kosaya Liniya and Bolshoy Prospekt, and other names such as Gorny Universitet and Ploshchad Sobchaka were proposed before Gorny Institut was kept. Construction took about ten years. The opening was first expected in the middle of the 2010s, then postponed to 2018 and again to 2022.
Between Spasskaya and Gorny Institut the tunnels pass a third station, Teatralnaya, which was built but not equipped with exits. Trains run through it without stopping, and its opening was left for a later stage.
Gorny Institut opened on 27 December 2024 at 9:00, with its vestibule open for both entry and exit. It was the first new station in Saint Petersburg since Prospekt Slavy, Dunayskaya and Shushary opened in 2019, and it made Gorny Institut the new western end of Line 4.
The station is a deep, pylon-type hall with a single island platform, about 70 metres below the surface. The decoration includes marble panels and stone installations, and mosaics designed by Anna Denderina, whose sketches were worked out with the station’s architects.
Today the station serves the western part of Vasilyevsky Island, the Mining University and the redeveloped waterfront around Sevkabel Port. For visitors, it is the most direct way to reach Bolshoy Prospekt from the historic centre.
Tickets and Booking for Gorny Institut Metro Station, Saint Petersburg
Gorny Institut has no entrance fee of its own: you pay for a ride on the Saint Petersburg Metro, at a flat level of ₽ for a single journey regardless of distance.
- Contactless bank card: accepted at turnstiles with a card reader, but whether a card issued outside Russia works varies, and the sanctions rules of your own country may restrict the use of Russian payment services, so check this yourself before you travel.
- Podorozhnik card: a reusable transport card sold at metro ticket offices and usually the simplest choice for a visitor who plans several rides.
- Mobile Podorozhnik app: works by NFC on Android phones and by QR code on iPhones, subject to the same checks.
Rates for Russian citizens and concession categories differ. Rush hours fall on weekday mornings and evenings, when the escalators and the platform are at their busiest. The official site metro.spb.ru lists current fares, payment methods and categories.
Plan and Book
How to Get to Gorny Institut Metro Station, Saint Petersburg
By metro: take Line 4 (the orange line) to its western end, Gorny Institut. From Nevsky Prospekt, change at Sennaya Ploshchad or Sadovaya to Spasskaya, then ride one stop west.
Exit: the single vestibule opens onto Bolshoy Prospekt of Vasilyevsky Island. Buses and minibuses run along the avenue and the numbered lines of the island.
On foot: Sevkabel Port and the Mining University are a short walk from the station, but check a map for the distance, because the island’s lines are long.
Accessibility
Gorny Institut is a deep station reached by long escalators. Whether a lift or other step-free route is available was not confirmed for this article. Check the accessibility information on metro.spb.ru and ask staff before you travel, especially with luggage, a stroller or a wheelchair.
Food Nearby
Bolshoy Prospekt has cafes, bakeries and small restaurants along its length, and Sevkabel Port, a short walk away, has a wider choice of food and drink in a former factory setting. There is no verified cafe inside the station.
What to Bring
A payment card or a Podorozhnik card, comfortable shoes and a warm layer for the walk along the waterfront. Security checks apply at the entrance, so keep bags easy to open.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Gorny Institut Metro Station, Saint Petersburg
The platform between the pylons
The rhythm of marble-faced pylons and arches seen along the island platform, with even lighting reflected in the floor.
Best time: Midday or a weekend morning, when the platform is clear.
The mosaics and marble panels
The decorative panels in the hall, best photographed straight on from the opposite side of the platform.
Best time: Between trains, outside the rush hours.
The vestibule on Bolshoy Prospekt
The new entrance on the island's main avenue, with the street and sky behind it.
Best time: Daylight in clear weather.
Sevkabel Port waterfront
The former cable factory and the open waterfront a short walk from the station, with the sky over the gulf.
Best time: Late afternoon and evening, when the light is warm.
Photography Rules
Casual photography is generally tolerated, but tripods, professional filming and flash usually need permission from the metro. Keep escalators and platforms clear, and avoid photographing staff or other passengers.
Family Suitability
Workable for families. The hall is simple to navigate, but the escalator ride is long, and a deep station is tiring for small children. Strollers need to be handled on the escalators unless a lift is available, which was not confirmed. The waterfront at Sevkabel Port is open and easy for children.
Russia Vibes Tips
- Do not look for Teatralnaya; it is built but has no exits, and trains pass through without stopping.
- Combine the station with a walk to Sevkabel Port and the waterfront; it is the most useful reason to come to this end of the line.
- Ask for the Mining University by its Russian name, Gorny Universitet, if you need directions on the island.
- Check a map before walking along Bolshoy Prospekt; the numbered lines of Vasilyevsky Island look similar and are long.
- Allow extra time on the way back, because the escalator ride up from 70 metres is long.
- Note that Gorny Institut is a terminus; check the destination board so that you board the train in the right direction.
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FAQ: Gorny Institut Metro Station, Saint Petersburg
When did Gorny Institut open?
On 27 December 2024. It was the first new station in Saint Petersburg in five years and the new western end of Line 4.
How deep is the station?
About 70 metres at rail level. The deepest station in the city is Admiralteyskaya, at 86 metres.
Why is it called Gorny Institut?
After the Mining Institute, today Saint Petersburg Mining University, founded in 1773. Other names, including Kosaya Liniya and Bolshoy Prospekt, were used during planning.
What is Teatralnaya?
A station between Spasskaya and Gorny Institut that has been built but has no exits. Trains pass through without stopping. Check the official metro site for news.
Which line is it on?
Line 4, the orange Lakhtinsko-Pravoberezhnaya line. There is no interchange at Gorny Institut itself.
How do I get to Sevkabel Port?
Take the vestibule onto Bolshoy Prospekt and walk towards the waterfront. Check a map for the distance and the best route.
Who designed the mosaics?
The artist Anna Denderina made the sketches for the station's mosaics. The architects of the station were not verified for this article.
Is it worth a special trip?
Yes, if you want to see the newest station and the redeveloped waterfront. Otherwise it is a short ride from Spasskaya.
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