Aleksandrovsky Sad Metro Station: Kremlin Stop on Line 4, ABBA Hub

Aleksandrovsky Sad Metro Station opened on 15 May 1935 as part of the first stage of the Moscow Metro, a shallow station by the Alexander Garden, next to the Kremlin, in the very center of the city. Aleksandrovsky Sad Metro Station has had several names, including Komintern and Kalininskaya, and took its present name in 1990.

It is the eastern end of the Filyovskaya Line, and passages at its eastern end lead to Arbatskaya and Biblioteka Imeni Lenina. This guide explains the history, the transfers and how the fares work.

Quick Facts

Russian name	Александровский сад
Built / opened	1935
Architect(s)	S. Sulin and others
Address	Vozdvizhenka Street 1, Arbat District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
District	Arbat
Interchanges	Aleksandrovsky Sad (Line 4 (Filyovskaya, light blue), the station itself, the eastern terminus, with passages at its eastern end) Arbatskaya (Line 3 (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya, blue), a transfer) Biblioteka Imeni Lenina (Line 1 (Sokolnicheskaya, red), a transfer)
Opening hours	The Moscow Metro normally runs from early morning until around 1:00 at night, and the stations are open to passengers during those hours. Exact first and last train times were not confirmed, so check the Metro's official information (as of October 2026 – check the official site, mosmetro.ru).
Best time to visit	Mid-morning and early afternoon on weekdays are calmer, and late evening is quiet. The morning and evening rush hours are the busiest, when the platform and the passages are crowded. The station works in every season, so it is a good stop on a cold or wet day, though the garden is at its best in the warm months.
Last updated	October 6, 2026

Why Visit Aleksandrovsky Sad Metro Station?

Aleksandrovsky Sad is the stop closest to the Kremlin walls and the Alexander Garden, and a shallow station of the first Metro line of 1935, designed by S. Sulin and others.

Its history is unusual: it was the end of a branch of the first line, became part of the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line in 1938, closed in 1953 when the deep Arbatsky radius opened, and reopened in 1958 as part of the separate Filyovskaya Line. It was called Komintern, then Kalininskaya, then briefly Vozdvizhenka, and finally Aleksandrovsky Sad.

It is also one of four stations of the ABBA junction. Passages at its eastern end lead to Arbatskaya and Biblioteka Imeni Lenina, and only through them to Borovitskaya.

How Aleksandrovsky Sad Metro Station Is Laid Out

Aleksandrovsky Sad is one of four stations that form the ABBA junction in the center of Moscow, and the way they connect is worth knowing.

• Aleksandrovsky Sad (Line 4, light blue): the shallow station, the eastern terminus of the Filyovskaya Line.
• Arbatskaya (Line 3, blue) and Biblioteka Imeni Lenina (Line 1, red): reached by passages at the eastern end of the hall, and they share a combined exit to Mokhovaya Street.
• Borovitskaya (Line 9, gray): no direct transfer; it is reached through Arbatskaya or Biblioteka Imeni Lenina.

Follow the signs and the line colors, and leave extra time at rush hours, when the passages are crowded.

Highlights of Aleksandrovsky Sad Metro Station

The station beside the Kremlin

Aleksandrovsky Sad is named after the Alexander Garden, which runs along the Kremlin walls.

It is the Metro stop nearest to the garden and the western side of the Kremlin.

Tip: Check a map for the route from the exit to the garden before you go up.

A terminus of the Filyovskaya Line

The station is the eastern terminus of the Filyovskaya Line, and of its branch, Line 4A.

Trains run west from here toward Kuntsevskaya and Moskva-City.

Tip: Check the destination on the front of the train before you board.

Closed in 1953, reopened in 1958

The station closed on 5 April 1953, when the deep Arbatsky radius opened, and reopened on 7 November 1958 as part of the separate Filyovskaya Line.

It had been part of the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line from 1938.

Tip: Look at the station as a survivor of the first line of 1935.

Four names

It was Komintern from 1935, Ulitsa Kominterna from 1937, Kalininskaya from 1946 to 1990, and for a few days in 1990 Vozdvizhenka.

Then it took the name of the garden.

Tip: Look for the old names in older guidebooks* and maps.

Passages to two stations

Passages at the eastern end of the hall lead to Arbatskaya on Line 3 and Biblioteka Imeni Lenina on Line 1.

In the mid-1960s a second transfer corridor to Biblioteka Imeni Lenina and more access to the subways under the crossroads were added.

Tip: Follow the line colors, and leave extra time at rush hours.

No direct way to Borovitskaya

There is no direct transfer to Borovitskaya.

It is reached through Arbatskaya or Biblioteka Imeni Lenina.

Tip: Plan the change through one of the two linked stations.

Atmosphere

The hall is shallow and quiet compared with the deep stations of the center, with a row of columns, marble and the sound of trains arriving at the terminus. Passengers walk toward the passages at the eastern end.

Visitors to the Kremlin and the garden, office workers and students use the station, and it is busy at rush hours and in the summer.

It is calm in the middle of the morning on weekdays and late in the evening.

History of Aleksandrovsky Sad Metro Station

The first line of the Moscow Metro opened on 15 May 1935. Besides the main line from Sokolniki to Park Kultury, a branch ran from Okhotny Ryad area to Smolenskaya, and its eastern terminus was a station by the Alexander Garden, called Komintern after the street. It was designed by S. Sulin and others, as a shallow station.

The station was built together with Biblioteka Imeni Lenina, but the two were not linked by passages until 1938, when the station became part of the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line. It was renamed Ulitsa Kominterna in 1937, and Kalininskaya in 1946.

A temporary vestibule built with Biblioteka Imeni Lenina was removed in the 1940s.

On 5 April 1953 the deep Arbatsky radius opened, and the old shallow stations closed. They reopened five years later, on 7 November 1958, as part of the new, separate Filyovskaya Line.

In the mid-1960s additional access to the subways under the crossroads and a second transfer corridor to Biblioteka Imeni Lenina were added. In 1986 Borovitskaya opened on Line 9, and the four stations became the ABBA junction, though there is no direct transfer to Borovitskaya.

In 1990 the station was renamed Vozdvizhenka, and a few days later Aleksandrovsky Sad, after the Alexander Garden next to the Kremlin. Today it is the eastern terminus of the Filyovskaya Line.

Tickets and Booking for Aleksandrovsky Sad Metro Station

There is no ticket for the stations themselves; entering needs a Metro fare. Reports on 2026 fares differ: a budget-level fare (₽) for a single ride with a Troika card, a slightly higher budget-level fare (₽) by contactless bank card and a higher budget-level fare (₽) for a 90-minute fare, while some sources still give a lower budget-level fare (₽). Check the current fare on the official Moscow Metro site, mosmetro.ru.

• Troika card: a reusable card sold at ticket windows and top-up machines in station halls and through the official Metro app; the deposit is reported as a small amount (₽), so check the price.
• Foreign cards: reports conflict on whether foreign Visa or Mastercard cards and phone payments work at the turnstiles, so carry rubles in cash and buy a ticket or card at a ticket window.
• Rush hours: the stations are busiest in the morning and evening on weekdays, and the transfers are crowded.

Rates for Russian citizens and concessions differ. All fares and payment methods are listed on the official site, mosmetro.ru.

How to Get to Aleksandrovsky Sad Metro Station

Aleksandrovsky Sad is in the very center of Moscow, in the Arbat District, by Vozdvizhenka Street and the Alexander Garden, next to the Kremlin.

• Metro: Aleksandrovsky Sad (Line 4, Filyovskaya, light blue), the eastern terminus.
• Transfers: Arbatskaya (Line 3, blue) and Biblioteka Imeni Lenina (Line 1, red); Borovitskaya (Line 9) through either.

The exit details and the walking times to the Kremlin and the garden were not verified. Taxis cannot always stop close to the Kremlin.

Accessibility

Accessibility details were not confirmed. The station is shallow, about 8 meters down, but the availability of lifts and step-free access, at the station and on the transfers, was not verified. Contact the Metro or check mosmetro.ru before traveling if you need step-free access or assistance.

Food Nearby

Vozdvizhenka Street, Mokhovaya Street and the streets around the Arbat have many cafes, restaurants and shops. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.

What to Bring

Bring a map or a navigation app, since the four stations are linked by long passages, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.

Best Views and Photo Spots of Aleksandrovsky Sad Metro Station

The platform hall

The shallow hall seen from one end of the platform, with the columns and the marble.

Best time: Late evening or mid-morning, when the platform is quieter

Alexander Garden

The garden along the Kremlin walls, a short walk from the exit.

Best time: Spring to autumn, in daylight

Photography Rules

Photography rules in the stations were not confirmed. Taking photographs of the hall is common, but tripods* and flash can be restricted, and the platform is busy at rush hours, so stand clear of the platform edge. Drone rules in Moscow are strict, especially near the Kremlin, and change.

Family Suitability

The station is a practical stop for families heading for the Kremlin and Alexander Garden. The hall is shallow, but the passages to the other stations are long and busy at rush hours, so keep children close and away from the platform edge. Strollers need a lift for the transfers, and lift access was not confirmed.

Moscow Vibes Tips

• Check the line color before a transfer: blue for Arbatskaya, red for Biblioteka Imeni Lenina.
• Do not look for a direct transfer to Borovitskaya; go through Arbatskaya or Biblioteka Imeni Lenina.
• Do not confuse Arbatskaya on Line 4 with Arbatskaya on Line 3; they are different stations.
• Check the destination on the front of the train, since the Filyovskaya Line has two routes from here.
• Walk along Alexander Garden from the exit for the Kremlin walls, outside rush hours.
• Come in mid-morning on a weekday for the quietest platform.

Explore Nearby Aleksandrovsky Sad Metro Station

Sights near Aleksandrovsky Sad Metro Station

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  Alexander Garden Moscowabout 250 m away (~4 min walk) · typical visit: 30–60 minutes
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  Moscow Kremlin – about 550 m away (~9 min walk) · typical visit: 3–5 hours for Cathedral Square plus the Armoury Chamber
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  Schusev State Museum of Architecture Moscowabout 100 m away (~1 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2 hours
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  Pashkov House Moscowabout 300 m away (~5 min walk) · typical visit: About 20 to 30 minutes
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  Vernadsky State Geological Museum Moscowabout 350 m away (~6 min walk) · typical visit: About 2 to 3 hours

Metro stations near Aleksandrovsky Sad Metro Station

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  Borovitskaya Metro Stationabout 150 m away (~3 min walk)
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  Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Stationabout 150 m away (~3 min walk)
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  Alexandrovsky Sad Metro Stationabout 50 m away (~1 min walk)

Restaurants and cafes near Aleksandrovsky Sad Metro Station

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  WA Gardenabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)
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  Krasotaabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)
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  Gvidonabout 350 m away (~5 min walk)
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  Ikraabout 350 m away (~5 min walk)

Hotels near Aleksandrovsky Sad Metro Station

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  Stella Di Mosca Hotelabout 450 m away (~7 min walk)
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  Assambleya Nikitskaya Hotelabout 450 m away (~8 min walk)
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  Cheers Arbat Mini-Hotelabout 550 m away (~9 min walk)

Events and traditions near Aleksandrovsky Sad Metro Station

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  Defender of the Fatherland Day in Moscowabout 350 m away (~6 min walk)
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  Tatiana Day (Students' Day) in Moscowabout 400 m away (~7 min walk)

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FAQ: Aleksandrovsky Sad Metro Station

When did Aleksandrovsky Sad open?

On 15 May 1935, as part of the first stage of the Metro, as Komintern.

Why was it closed in 1953?

The deep Arbatsky radius opened, and the old shallow stations closed. They reopened on 7 November 1958 as part of the Filyovskaya Line.

What were its earlier names?

Komintern, Ulitsa Kominterna, Kalininskaya, and briefly Vozdvizhenka.

Which stations can I change to?

Arbatskaya on Line 3 and Biblioteka Imeni Lenina on Line 1; Borovitskaya only through them.

Is it next to the Kremlin?

Yes, it is beside the Alexander Garden, which runs along the Kremlin walls; the Kremlin has its own tickets.

Do I need a ticket to see it?

Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.

Who designed it?

S. Sulin and others.

How long do I need?

About 10 minutes to see the hall, more for the transfers.

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