Dobryninskaya
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Dobryninskaya is a station on the Koltsevaya Line
of the Moscow Metro
. Opened on 1 January 1950 it was part of the first segment of the fourth stage of the system. Originally named Serpukhovskaya , after the Serpukhovskaya square.
The station compromises a standard pylon trivault
built during the flamboyant architecture
of the late 1940s — early 1950s. Architect Leonid Popov
(and co-authors M.Zelenin and M.Ilin) based insipired by the historic connotation with respect to the city of Serpukhov
, based the overall design on ancient Russian architecture
and in particular the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl
, which is repeated in the design of the portals and the beige marble composition. Other innovations by Popov include the station walls on the platform halls where above a dark red marble runs white cylindrical marble plintus designed to reflect right into the eyes of passengers. To keep the bright and light appearance of the station, the vaults of the station were left simply plastered and painted white, but the lighting comes froma a zig-zag arrangement of horizontal fluorescent tubes, and the floor in a dark grey granite, typical for Orthodox Churches. Contrasting with the ancient connotation, are 12 bas-reliefs on the pylons by Yelena Yason-Manizer on the theme of the traditional re-creational labour (hunting, fishing, grape-picking etc.) of the different nationalities of the Soviet Union
. Yelena Yason-Manizer was also author of the original bas-relief at the end of the station which featured a large profile of Joseph Stalin
and Coat of Arms of the Soviet Union
. However during the de-Stalinization in 1961 this was removed and in 1967 replaced by the present mosaic by still the same author Morning of the Cosmic Era.
Further works of Popov and co-architect Tatarzhinskaya include the station's large vestibule, located on the corner of Lyusinovskaya Street and Serpukhovskaya square. Once again the portico was based on the ancient Russian connotations and the pillaster was copied from an archeological finding in Taman that dates to Byzantine
times. The interior of the vestistibule again diverges into patriotic Soviet themes which include three large floor-to-ceiling mosaics (artists G.Rublev and B.Iordansky) the central one is a large banner with a profile of Vladimir Lenin
and the 16 Coats of Arms of Soviet Socialist Republics. The side ones feature images of two Parades on the Red Square
, the left one of Soviet athletes and the right of the Soviet Military, which featured a portrait of Stalin being carried, and like the bas-relief in the Central Hall, this was removed in 1961 and then carefully replaced with an image of Yuri Gagarin
. Other features of the vestibules include the majestic blue torchiere
s which flank the escalator ascend and a massive chandelier which is adorned with a large red glass star.
On 6 June 1961 the station was renamed to its present name, in honour of Peter Dobrynin a bust to whom was opened in front of the vestibule. In 1983, the station Serpukhovskaya
of the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line
was opened (also by work of Popov) and a transfer was created from the middle of Dobryninskaya to the middle of the new station. On 22 December 2006 the vestibule was closed for nearly 18 months during which the old escalators were replaced, new turnstiles were installed and a complete overhall of all communication systems, new security and a thorough restoration was carried out. The renewed vestibule was re-opened on 11 June 2008
Koltsevaya Line
The Koltsevaya Line , , is a railway line of the Moscow Metro. The line was built in 1950-1954 encircling the central Moscow, and became crucial to the transfer patterns of passengers....
of the Moscow Metro
Moscow Metro
The Moscow Metro is a rapid transit system serving Moscow and the neighbouring town of Krasnogorsk. Opened in 1935 with one line and 13 stations, it was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union. As of 2011, the Moscow Metro has 182 stations and its route length is . The system is...
. Opened on 1 January 1950 it was part of the first segment of the fourth stage of the system. Originally named Serpukhovskaya , after the Serpukhovskaya square.
The station compromises a standard pylon trivault
Pylon station
The pylon station is a type of deep underground subway station. The basic distinguishing characteristic of the pylon station is the manner of division of the central hall from the station tunnels...
built during the flamboyant architecture
Stalinist architecture
Stalinist architecture , also referred to as Stalinist Gothic, or Socialist Classicism, is a term given to architecture of the Soviet Union between 1933, when Boris Iofan's draft for Palace of the Soviets was officially approved, and 1955, when Nikita Khrushchev condemned "excesses" of the past...
of the late 1940s — early 1950s. Architect Leonid Popov
Leonid Popov
Leonid Ivanovich Popov is a former Soviet cosmonaut.Popov was born in Oleksandriia, Kirovohrad Oblast, Ukrainian SSR. He was selected as a cosmonaut on April 27, 1970, and flew as Commander on Soyuz 35, Soyuz 40 and Soyuz T-7, logging 200 days, 14 hours, and 45 minutes in space before his...
(and co-authors M.Zelenin and M.Ilin) based insipired by the historic connotation with respect to the city of Serpukhov
Serpukhov
Serpukhov is a city in Moscow Oblast, Russia, which is situated at the confluence of the Oka and the Nara Rivers. It is located south from Moscow on the Moscow—Simferopol highway. The Moscow—Tula railway passes through the town. Population: -History:...
, based the overall design on ancient Russian architecture
Architecture of Kievan Rus
The medieval state of Kievan Rus incorporated parts of what is now modern Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus, and was centered around Kiev and Novgorod. Its architectural style quickly established itself after the adoption of Christianity in 988 and was strongly influenced by the Byzantine...
and in particular the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl
Church of the Intercession on the Nerl
The Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin on the Nerl River is an Orthodox church and a symbol of mediaeval Russia.The church is situated at the confluence of Nerl and Klyazma Rivers in Bogolyubovo, 13 km north-east of the ancient capital of Vladimir.The church was commissioned by...
, which is repeated in the design of the portals and the beige marble composition. Other innovations by Popov include the station walls on the platform halls where above a dark red marble runs white cylindrical marble plintus designed to reflect right into the eyes of passengers. To keep the bright and light appearance of the station, the vaults of the station were left simply plastered and painted white, but the lighting comes froma a zig-zag arrangement of horizontal fluorescent tubes, and the floor in a dark grey granite, typical for Orthodox Churches. Contrasting with the ancient connotation, are 12 bas-reliefs on the pylons by Yelena Yason-Manizer on the theme of the traditional re-creational labour (hunting, fishing, grape-picking etc.) of the different nationalities of the Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
. Yelena Yason-Manizer was also author of the original bas-relief at the end of the station which featured a large profile of Joseph Stalin
Joseph Stalin
Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin was the Premier of the Soviet Union from 6 May 1941 to 5 March 1953. He was among the Bolshevik revolutionaries who brought about the October Revolution and had held the position of first General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union's Central Committee...
and Coat of Arms of the Soviet Union
Coat of arms of the Soviet Union
The State Emblem of the Soviet Union was adopted in 1923 and was used until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. Although it technically is an emblem rather than a coat of arms, since it does not follow heraldic rules, in Russian it is called герб , the word used for a traditional coat of...
. However during the de-Stalinization in 1961 this was removed and in 1967 replaced by the present mosaic by still the same author Morning of the Cosmic Era.
Further works of Popov and co-architect Tatarzhinskaya include the station's large vestibule, located on the corner of Lyusinovskaya Street and Serpukhovskaya square. Once again the portico was based on the ancient Russian connotations and the pillaster was copied from an archeological finding in Taman that dates to Byzantine
Byzantine
Byzantine usually refers to the Roman Empire during the Middle Ages.Byzantine may also refer to:* A citizen of the Byzantine Empire, or native Greek during the Middle Ages...
times. The interior of the vestistibule again diverges into patriotic Soviet themes which include three large floor-to-ceiling mosaics (artists G.Rublev and B.Iordansky) the central one is a large banner with a profile of Vladimir Lenin
Vladimir Lenin
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin was a Russian Marxist revolutionary and communist politician who led the October Revolution of 1917. As leader of the Bolsheviks, he headed the Soviet state during its initial years , as it fought to establish control of Russia in the Russian Civil War and worked to create a...
and the 16 Coats of Arms of Soviet Socialist Republics. The side ones feature images of two Parades on the Red Square
Red Square
Red Square is a city square in Moscow, Russia. The square separates the Kremlin, the former royal citadel and currently the official residence of the President of Russia, from a historic merchant quarter known as Kitai-gorod...
, the left one of Soviet athletes and the right of the Soviet Military, which featured a portrait of Stalin being carried, and like the bas-relief in the Central Hall, this was removed in 1961 and then carefully replaced with an image of Yuri Gagarin
Yuri Gagarin
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin was a Soviet pilot and cosmonaut. He was the first human to journey into outer space, when his Vostok spacecraft completed an orbit of the Earth on April 12, 1961....
. Other features of the vestibules include the majestic blue torchiere
Torchiere
A torchiere , or torch lamp, is a lamp with a tall stand of wood or metal. Originally, torchieres were candelabra, usually with two or three lights...
s which flank the escalator ascend and a massive chandelier which is adorned with a large red glass star.
On 6 June 1961 the station was renamed to its present name, in honour of Peter Dobrynin a bust to whom was opened in front of the vestibule. In 1983, the station Serpukhovskaya
Serpukhovskaya
Serpukhovskaya is a station on the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line of the Moscow Metro subway system. The station opened on 8 November 1983. Serpukhovskaya is 43 metres underground. Its name originates from the namesake street, which in turn originates from the historic town of...
of the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line
Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line
Serpukhovsko–Timiryazevskaya Line , sometimes colloquially referred to as Grey Line , is a line of the Moscow Metro. Originally opened in 1983, it was extended throughout the 1980s and early 90s and again in the early 2000s...
was opened (also by work of Popov) and a transfer was created from the middle of Dobryninskaya to the middle of the new station. On 22 December 2006 the vestibule was closed for nearly 18 months during which the old escalators were replaced, new turnstiles were installed and a complete overhall of all communication systems, new security and a thorough restoration was carried out. The renewed vestibule was re-opened on 11 June 2008