A general overview of Kaliningrad’s principal streets and roads. We provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date vector maps in Adobe Illustrator, PDF and other formats, designed for editing and printing. Please read the vector map descriptions carefully. Here are some of the key streets and roads in Kaliningrad:
- Leninsky Prospekt (Ленинский проспект): This is one of the main avenues in Kaliningrad, running through the city and hosting various shops, businesses, and cultural sites.
- Mira Prospekt (проспект Мира): Another important avenue, Mira Prospekt is known for its commercial and retail establishments.
- Kant Island (Kantovo Ostrvo): This island is connected to the rest of Kaliningrad by several bridges. It’s home to many historical sites, including the Cathedral and the Kant’s tomb.
- Prospect Pobedy (проспект Победы): This avenue is named after Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) and is a major road in the city.
- Moskovsky Prospekt (Московский проспект): This avenue is named after Moscow and is an important thoroughfare in Kaliningrad.
- Gagarina Street (улица Гагарина): Named after Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space, this street is known for its residential and commercial areas.
- Zelenogradskoe Shosse (Зеленоградское шоссе): This road leads to Zelenogradsk, a coastal town near Kaliningrad.
- Oktyabrsky Prospekt (Октябрьский проспект): This avenue is named after the October Revolution and is a significant route in the city.
- Ploshchad Pobedy (Площадь Победы): Translated as Victory Square, it is a central square in Kaliningrad with various shops, restaurants, and the Monument to the Heroes of the First World War.
- Teatralnaya Ploshchad (Театральная площадь): This is the area around the Kaliningrad Regional Drama Theatre and is a cultural hub in the city.
Remember that Kaliningrad’s infrastructure may have changed since my last update, so I recommend checking more recent sources or using online maps for the latest information on streets and roads in Kaliningrad.
Author: Kirill Shrayber, Ph.D.