Baltiyskaya Metro Station is a stop on the Moscow Central Circle (MCC), the ring line that opened in 2016 on the old Little Ring Railway, in the Voykovsky District of north-west Moscow. It is the station that was planned as Voykovskaya MCC and was renamed Baltiyskaya shortly before it opened.
This is a practical station rather than a sightseeing one. It has an island platform, a second exit that connects by a covered overpass toward Admirala Makarova Street and the Metropolis shopping centre, and an out-of-station transfer to Voykovskaya on the green Line 2. It is worth knowing if you are switching between the circle and the metro, or heading for the parks and ponds of the north-western districts.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Балтийская |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 2016 |
| Address | Staropetrovsky Proyezd area near Leningradskoye Highway, Voykovsky District, Moscow (Старопетровский проезд, Войковский район, Москва) OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Voykovsky |
| Interchanges | Baltiyskaya (Moscow Central Circle (Line 14), Exit toward Leningradskoye Highway, and a second exit toward Admirala Makarova Street by a covered overpass) Voykovskaya (Zamoskvoretskaya Line (Line 2), Out-of-station transfer on foot, through the Metropolis shopping centre or along the street) |
| Opening hours | The Moscow Central Circle and the metro normally run from early morning until around 1:00 at night, and the station is open to passengers during those hours. Exact first and last train times vary (as of October 2026 – check the official site). |
| Best time to visit | The station works in any season because the main interest is the transfer and the connections. Weekday mid-morning and early afternoon are the quietest times, while morning and early evening rush hours are the busiest, especially around the transfer to Voykovskaya.
For the parks and ponds in the area, late spring to early autumn is the best time. |
| Last updated | October 17, 2026 |
Why Visit Baltiyskaya Metro Station?
Baltiyskaya is a good example of how the Moscow Central Circle links with the older metro. It has an island platform on the circle, a covered overpass and a route through a shopping centre toward Voykovskaya.
Its name has a story. The station was meant to be Voykovskaya MCC, but a public survey in 2016 showed little support for that name, and the city renamed it a month before the circle opened.
It is also the nearest circle station for the Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo area and a useful gateway to the north-west of the city. Use it for transfers and for the walk to the parks, not as a destination in itself.
Highlights of Baltiyskaya Metro Station
The renaming from Voykovskaya to Baltiyskaya
The station was designed as Voykovskaya MCC, after the neighbouring metro station named for the Bolshevik diplomat Pyotr Voykov. The name was contested: in November 2015 a city vote kept the metro station's name, but a July 2016 survey on the circle station found only about a fifth of respondents in favour of the Voykovskaya name. On 10 August 2016 the city announced the new name, Baltiyskaya, a month before the circle opened. The change is why older maps and articles may use the other name.
Tip: If a map or an older guide says Voykovskaya MCC, it is the same station.
A circle station on a former railway
Baltiyskaya is on the Moscow Central Circle, a 54-kilometre ring that was created by rebuilding the Little Ring Railway. The station has one island platform and two tracks, and it sits between Streshnevo and Koptevo on the circle. Trains run both ways around the ring, so the direction signs say clockwise or anticlockwise as well as the next station. The circle opened on 10 September 2016.
Tip: Check the next-station names on the platform board rather than relying on clockwise or anticlockwise alone.
The second exit and the covered overpass
Soon after the circle opened, a second exit from Baltiyskaya was added toward Admirala Makarova Street. It leads through a covered pedestrian overpass above the tracks to the platform, and it also gives direct access to the Metropolis shopping centre. For passengers, the overpass saves a walk along the street in bad weather and links the station with the buildings on both sides of the railway.
Tip: Use the overpass exit when you want the shopping centre or the Admirala Makarova Street side; otherwise take the Leningradskoye Highway exit.
Through the Metropolis shopping centre
The Metropolis centre is the usual indoor link between the circle station and Voykovskaya metro. From the overpass you can enter the centre and walk through it toward the metro, which is roughly half a kilometre away. It is a convenient route in winter or rain, with shops and cafes on the way. The centre is a commercial building, so its opening hours are the shops' hours and not the metro's.
Tip: Check the centre's opening hours if you plan to use it as a late-evening shortcut.
The transfer to Voykovskaya
Baltiyskaya has an out-of-station transfer to Voykovskaya on the green Zamoskvoretskaya Line. Voykovskaya opened on 31 December 1964 and follows the standard pillar-trispan design of that decade, with architects I. Petukhova and A. Fokina. Its entrance is under the M10 highway. Estimates of the walk vary: some listings give around ten minutes, others more than twenty, depending on the route and your pace.
Tip: Allow extra time for the walk when you have a train to catch; the route is not a short covered passage.
Gateway to Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo and the north-west
The streets around the station lead toward the Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo area, the Khimki Reservoir and the Vorovsky park, according to nearby residential listings, and the neighbouring Streshnevo station is closer to the Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo Park itself. The district is mostly residential, with the Leningradskoye Highway as its main road. It is a base for a green walk rather than sightseeing in the usual sense.
Tip: For the park, check whether Streshnevo or Baltiyskaya is closer to the entrance you want.
Atmosphere
Baltiyskaya has the feel of a commuter interchange. People arrive off the circle with purpose, cross the covered overpass and head into the shopping centre or toward the metro. Rush hours are busy, with passengers moving between the circle, the metro and local buses.
Off-peak the platform is calm and the surrounding streets are quiet residential ones. The setting is functional and modern, built as part of the 2016 circle, rather than decorative; the character comes from the people changing lines and from the railway running through a built-up district.
History of Baltiyskaya Metro Station
The ring on which Baltiyskaya stands began as the Little Ring Railway, built in the early twentieth century to carry freight around Moscow. For most of its life it was a freight line, and in the 2010s it was rebuilt as a passenger circle with its own platforms and a link to the metro.
The Moscow Central Circle opened to passengers on 10 September 2016. In the planning stage, the station in the Voykovsky District was called Voykovskaya MCC after the metro station nearby. The name goes back to Pyotr Voykov, a Bolshevik diplomat who was assassinated in 1927; his reported role in the execution of the family of the last Russian emperor led groups connected with the Orthodox Church to call for the metro station to be renamed.
In November 2015 the city held a vote on the Active Citizen platform on whether to rename the metro station. About 53 percent of voters chose to keep the name Voykovskaya and about 35 percent voted for a change, so the metro station kept its name.
For the circle station the question stayed open. In 2016 the mayor said that the decision on the station’s name would be put to residents in a separate survey. In July 2016 more than 173,000 people took part, and only about 19 percent supported the name Voykovskaya. On 10 August 2016 the city announced that the station would be called Baltiyskaya, a month before the circle opened. The new name was published together with a handful of other changes to MCC stations before launch.
The station opened with the circle on 10 September 2016 with one island platform and two tracks. Soon after the launch a second exit opened toward Admirala Makarova Street. It connects through a covered overpass to the platform and directly to the Metropolis shopping centre, through which passengers can walk toward the Voykovskaya metro station. At the time of the opening, city officials described Baltiyskaya as one of the circle’s busiest stations by passenger numbers.
The transfer between Baltiyskaya and Voykovskaya has stayed an out-of-station one: a walk that passengers can complete through the shopping centre or along the streets. Estimates of how long it takes differ, from about ten minutes to more than twenty, so passengers are advised to leave a margin when changing between the circle and the green line.
Tickets and Booking for Baltiyskaya Metro Station
The Moscow Central Circle uses the same payment systems as the metro, so you pay per ride on entry. Check the official site, mosmetro.ru, for current fares and transfer rules between the circle and the metro (as of October 2026).
- Paper tickets: single or two-ride tickets are sold at ticket offices and machines and are open to any visitor.
- Troika card: a reloadable transport card sold and topped up at stations; a virtual version can be issued through the Metro Moskvy app.
- QR code, bank card or phone, and biometrics: available at suitably marked turnstiles, but these depend on your phone, your card and, for biometric payment, advance setup in the app.
The sanctions rules of your own country may restrict the use of Russian payment services, so check this yourself before you travel. Weekday mornings and early evenings are the busiest rush hours; mid-morning and late evening are calmer.
Plan and Book
How to Get to Baltiyskaya Metro Station
By circle line: take the Moscow Central Circle (Line 14) to Baltiyskaya, between Streshnevo and Koptevo.
By metro: from the green Zamoskvoretskaya Line (Line 2), get off at Voykovskaya and walk to Baltiyskaya through the Metropolis shopping centre or along Leningradskoye Highway; allow ten to twenty minutes depending on your route and pace.
From the station: two exits serve the platform, one toward Leningradskoye Highway and one toward Admirala Makarova Street via a covered overpass. Local buses and taxis use the streets around the station; check a current map app for routes.
Accessibility
The station has an island platform and a covered overpass to a second exit. Lifts and step-free routes vary by exit and by the overpass, so check the operator's accessibility information on its official site and in the Metro Moskvy app before you travel with a wheelchair or a stroller. The out-of-station transfer to Voykovskaya involves a long walk.
Food Nearby
There are no landmark restaurants at the station. The Metropolis shopping centre, reached by the covered overpass, has cafes and food counters, and everyday cafes and shops are along Leningradskoye Highway and in the residential streets. Check what is open on the day.
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes for the transfer walk and a layer for the open platform and overpass in cold weather. Travel light, as security staff at metro entrances can ask to check bags.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Baltiyskaya Metro Station
Platform on the circle line
A view along the island platform with a train arriving; the modern construction of the 2016 circle is the main subject.
Best time: Mid-morning on a weekday, when the platform is quieter
Covered overpass above the tracks
The overpass looks down on the tracks and the platform, giving a clear overview of the station and the railway corridor.
Best time: Early morning or dusk, for softer light
Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo Park
A large park in the north-west, useful for a green contrast after the transfer. Check which station is closest to the entrance you want.
Best time: Autumn colour or a clear spring morning
Khimki Reservoir shore
Water and open views at the edge of the city, within reach of the north-west districts.
Best time: Summer evening or clear autumn day
Photography Rules
Handheld photos for personal use are common in the Moscow Metro, but keep clear of the platform edge and do not block passengers. Professional shoots and tripods need permission from the metro operator, so check the rules on its official site before you plan them.
Family Suitability
The station is an easy stop for families, with an island platform and a covered overpass, but the transfer to Voykovskaya is a long walk with small children. Check lift access at your exit before you travel with a stroller. The nearby parks add space for children to run around.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Measure the transfer walk before you rely on it: published estimates range from about ten minutes to more than twenty, so leave a margin if you have a train or an appointment.
- Go through the Metropolis shopping centre in winter or rain; the covered overpass means most of the route to the centre is indoors.
- If you are heading for Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo Park, compare Streshnevo and Baltiyskaya on a map app; the right station depends on the entrance.
- Do not confuse the circle station with the metro station: Voykovskaya on Line 2 and Baltiyskaya on the circle are separate stations with a walk between them.
- On the circle, read both the next station and the clockwise or anticlockwise sign; the ring has no end station, so the direction is easy to mix up.
Explore Nearby Baltiyskaya Metro Station
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FAQ: Baltiyskaya Metro Station
Is Baltiyskaya the same as Voykovskaya?
No, but they are connected. Baltiyskaya is on the Moscow Central Circle, while Voykovskaya is on the green Zamoskvoretskaya Line. The circle station was planned as Voykovskaya MCC and renamed before opening, which causes confusion.
How do I get from Baltiyskaya to Voykovskaya metro?
Walk through the Metropolis shopping centre, reached by the covered overpass, or along the street. Estimates of the walk range from about ten minutes to more than twenty, so allow extra time.
Is Baltiyskaya on a metro line or a railway?
It is on the Moscow Central Circle, which was built on the Little Ring Railway but runs as part of the metro system. Passengers use the same payment systems as the metro.
Why was the station renamed?
The original name, Voykovskaya MCC, honoured the metro station's namesake, whose name is disputed. A July 2016 survey found little support for it, and the city renamed the station Baltiyskaya in August 2016.
Which direction do I take for Streshnevo or Koptevo?
Streshnevo is the neighbouring station anticlockwise on the circle and Koptevo is the neighbouring station clockwise. Check the platform boards to confirm the direction before you board.
Is there anything to see at the station?
The station is functional, with an island platform and a covered overpass. The main interest is the transfer, the renaming story and the access to the parks of the north-west.
Can I reach a park from the station?
Yes. The Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo area and the Khimki Reservoir are in the north-west of the city, and the right station for the park depends on the entrance, so check a map app.
How does it compare with the stations in the centre?
It is much simpler than the decorated halls of the old central lines. For those, see the Moscow Metro Tour itinerary; here the interest is how the circle connects with the metro.
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