Lyublino District

Lyublino is a residential district in southeastern Moscow that blends Soviet-era apartment blocks with newer residential developments across its expanse. The area benefits from multiple Metro stations and extensive bus connections throughout its neighborhoods.

The area originated as a village called Godunovo in the 16th century and transformed into an industrial center following railroad construction in the 1870s. This railway expansion drove the region's rapid growth and settlement patterns.

The district takes its name from a Russian word meaning love, a reflection of its past as home to noble estates and gardens. Today visitors can still sense this heritage in the parks and older residential neighborhoods scattered throughout the area.

The district is well served by public transport with multiple Metro stations and numerous bus routes connecting different neighborhoods. Checking a local transit map beforehand helps you navigate between different areas, depending on where you want to explore.

The renowned Russian writer Dostoyevsky lived in the district in 1866 and drew inspiration here for his novella The Eternal Husband. His residence in this area left literary traces that curious visitors can follow through local history.

Location: South-Eastern Administrative Okrug

Website: https://lublino.mos.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.67500,37.76667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:20