Minska (Kiev Metro)

Minska (Ukrainian: Мінська) is a station on Kiev Metro's Obolonsko–Teremkivska Line. The station was opened on November 6, 1982 in the Obolonskyi Raion of Kiev. It was designed by I.L. Maslenkov, T.A. Tselikovska, and F.M. Zaremba. The station takes its name from the Minskyi Raion (now Obolonskyi Raion) in which it is situated.

Minska
Kiev Metro station
The Station Hall
LocationObolonskyi District
Kiev
Ukraine
Coordinates50°30′44″N 30°29′55″E
Owned byKiev Metro
Line(s) Obolonsko–Teremkivska line
Platforms1
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeunderground
Platform levels1
Other information
Station code211
History
Opened1982-11-06
ElectrifiedYes
Services
Preceding station   Kiev Metro   Following station
Terminus
Obolonsko–Teremkivska Line
toward Teremky

The station is located shallow underground and is the first Kiev Metro station with a vaulted roof without column support. Along the tracks, on the ceiling, and above the entrance to the station's hall is a colorful motif, depicting flowers. The station is accessible by passenger tunnels; one leading to the Obolon'skyi Prospect, and the other — to Marshala Tymoshenko Street.


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