Dostoevskaya (Koltsevaya line)

Dostoevskaya is a Moscow Metro station on the Koltsevaya (Circle) line. It is located in the Meshchansky District of Moscow. The station opened on January 30, 1952, as part of the second stage of the Koltsevaya line's construction.

The station is named after the renowned Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky. The design, by architects Alexey Dushkin and A.F. Bolyaks, is known for its thematic murals depicting scenes from Dostoevsky's major novels, intended to reflect the psychological depth and often dark nature of his works.

Dostoevskaya is a deep-level pylon station. The pylons are faced with white marble, and the walls are tiled with ceramic tiles. The station's lighting is provided by chandeliers.

The station has two vestibules. The northern vestibule is connected to the surface by escalators, leading to a street-level pavilion. The southern vestibule is connected to the Novoslobodskaya station on the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya line via a transfer corridor. This transfer allows passengers to change lines without exiting the Metro system.

Dostoevskaya station is a significant cultural landmark in the Moscow Metro system, recognized for its unique artistic representations of Dostoevsky's literary contributions.