Belorusskaya Station Moscow, Belorussky Station, is a railway terminal at the front of Tverskaya Zastava Square in the Tverskoy District, one of nine railway terminals of Moscow. It opened in 1870 as the Smolensky station, was rebuilt in 1910 to 1912 as a ceremonial gateway to the west and has carried its present name since May 1936.
Today it serves long-distance trains to the west and south-west, suburban trains, and the Aeroexpress to Sheremetyevo Airport. The square in front of it, once called Triumphalnaya, holds two metro stations named Belorusskaya and the beginning of Leningradsky Prospekt. For most visitors it is a transit point, though the station building is worth a short look.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Белорусская |
|---|---|
| Address | Tverskaya Zastava Square 7, Tverskoy District, Moscow OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Tverskoy |
| Metro | Belorusskaya (Zamoskvoretskaya Line (Line 2, green), A station of 1938, linked with the Koltsevaya station; its metro entrance is the closest to the Aeroexpress; a vestibule is built into the Belorussky terminal; the walking time was not verified) Belorusskaya (Koltsevaya Line (Line 5, brown), Its original vestibule is at the south-west corner of Belorusskaya Square; named after the terminal; the walking time was not verified) |
| Opening hours | The square and the surrounding streets are public and can be walked at any time; the railway station, its ticket offices, the Aeroexpress terminal and the shops keep their own hours, which were not verified.
(as of October 2026 – check the official site) |
| Admission | Walking the square is free. Train, Aeroexpress and other tickets are sold at their own prices, and none was verified for this guide. |
| Best time to visit | The station and the square are used all day. Rush hours in the morning and evening are busiest, so avoid them if you travel with luggage. The metro guide on rush hours explains the peaks. Crowd patterns were not verified. |
| Recommended duration | 1 to 2 hours |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
What Is (and Isn't) Part of a Visit to Belorusskaya?
| Part | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tverskaya Zastava Square and the station facade | Included in the standard ticket | A public square that can be walked at any time. |
| Belorussky Station | Separate ticket or institution | A working railway station; platforms need a train ticket and its own rules apply. |
| Aeroexpress terminal | Separate ticket or institution | Tickets are bought separately; see the Aeroexpress guides on this site. |
| Belorusskaya metro stations | Included in the standard ticket | Seen with a metro ticket; they are working stations on Lines 2 and 5. |
| Triumphal Arch of 1834 | Outside / not part of it | No longer on the square; it is now elsewhere in Moscow. |
| Tverskoy and Krasnaya Presnya | Outside / not part of it | Neighboring areas, with their own guides. |
Why Visit Belorusskaya?
Belorusskaya matters above all as the departure point of the Aeroexpress to Sheremetyevo, with a terminal in the fourth hall of the station and self-service check-in kiosks for passengers departing from the airport, and as a rail gateway to the west.
It also has an old-Moscow story: the building of 1870, rebuilt in 1910 to 1912, still shows on its facade the symbol of the Ministry of Railways of tsarist times, an anchor and a hammer, and a coat of arms of Belarus inside. The square once held a triumphal arch, first of wood in 1814 and of masonry in 1834, and a monument to Maxim Gorky until its 2008 reconstruction.
How Belorusskaya Is Laid Out
Belorussky Station faces Tverskaya Zastava Square, and its wings embrace the square, according to a station guide. The Belorusskaya metro stations of Line 2 and Line 5 lie beside it, with a vestibule built into the terminal and the original vestibule at the south-west corner of Belorusskaya Square. The Aeroexpress terminal is in the fourth hall of the station.
Leningradsky Prospekt begins at the square, and a tunnel links it with Pushkin Square. The square was laid out as a park by 1950, and its monument to Maxim Gorky, installed in 1951, was moved in the 2008 reconstruction to the sculpture park near the Central House of Artists. The Tverskoy District, with its older streets, lies to the south-east.
A sensible visit starts at the metro vestibule, looks at the station facade and the square, and finds the Aeroexpress entrance for a later trip.
Highlights of Belorusskaya
The Belorussky Station building
The station opened in 1870 on the Moscow–Smolensk railway, was the sixth in Moscow and was first called Smolensky. It was designed by the architect Ivan Strukov and rebuilt in 1910 to 1912 as a ceremonial gateway to the west, with wings that embrace the square. It was renamed Alexander station in 1912 and received its present name in May 1936. Look for the old railway ministry symbol on the facade.
Tip: Look up at the facade above the entrance for the anchor and hammer of the tsarist railway ministry.
Tverskaya Zastava Square
A wooden triumphal arch was erected here in 1814 to celebrate the return of the Russian army after the victory over Napoleon, and the square was named Triumphalnaya. In 1834 the arch was replaced with a masonry one. By 1950 the square had been laid out as a park, and a monument to Maxim Gorky stood there from 1951 until the 2008 reconstruction. It is now a busy junction at the start of Leningradsky Prospekt.
Tip: Use the underpasses, since the junction is wide and busy.
The Aeroexpress to Sheremetyevo
The Aeroexpress terminal is in the fourth hall of the station, occupies about 600 square meters, and offers self-service kiosks where passengers departing from Sheremetyevo can check in for flights. It is the main reason most visitors come here. The Aeroexpress from Sheremetyevo guide on this site covers the reverse trip and tickets; fares and times were not verified here.
Tip: See the Aeroexpress guides on this site for tickets and the journey.
Belorusskaya on the Zamoskvoretskaya Line
The station was designed by the architects Ivan Taranov and Nadezhda Bykova and opened in 1938 as part of the second stage of the metro. Its floor, originally based on Belarusian national ornaments, was replaced with squares of black and grey marble. Its entrance is the closest to the Aeroexpress. It is a working transport station.
Tip: Take this station's exit for the shortest walk to the Aeroexpress.
Belorusskaya on the Koltsevaya Line
The Koltsevaya station is named after the nearby terminal and has its original vestibule at the south-west corner of Belorusskaya Square. It is linked with the Zamoskvoretskaya station by a passage that holds a decorative panel. Allow time for the transfer between the two stations.
Tip: Follow the transfer signs, since the passage between the two stations is long.
Long-distance and suburban trains
The station serves long-distance trains to the regions west and south-west of Moscow, including routes toward Belarus, Kaliningrad, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic, according to a railway directory, together with suburban destinations and the Moscow Central Diameters. Timetables and international services were not verified here. The train tickets guide on this site covers the process.
Tip: Check the timetable and the document rules for international trains well in advance.
Atmosphere
The area around Belorussky Station is a wide transport junction, with the facade of the terminal, tram and bus stops, the metro vestibules and the start of Leningradsky Prospekt. The sounds are those of traffic, announcements and luggage wheels.
By day travelers and commuters cross the square between the metro and the platforms, and in the evening the lit facade gives it a calmer look. The streets of Tverskoy nearby are quieter. The crowd varies by day and season, and no figures were verified.
History of Belorusskaya
The Moscow–Smolensk railway opened on 19 September 1870, and the station at Tverskaya Zastava, then called Smolensky, became the sixth in Moscow. It was designed by the architect Ivan Strukov. The square in front of it already had a long history: a wooden triumphal arch was erected on it in 1814 to mark the return of the Russian army after the victory over Napoleon, and the square was called Triumphalnaya. In 1834 the arch was replaced with a masonry one, and the square was renamed New Triumphal Gates Square.
On 4 May 1912 the railway was renamed the Alexander Railway, and the station was renamed Alexander Station. It was rebuilt in 1910 to 1912 as a ceremonial gateway to the west, with wings that embrace the square, and the facade carries the symbol of the tsarist Ministry of Railways, an anchor and a hammer.
In May 1936 it was given its present name, Belorussky station. The Belorusskaya metro station of the Zamoskvoretskaya Line, designed by Ivan Taranov and Nadezhda Bykova, opened in 1938 as part of the second stage of the metro, and the Koltsevaya station was added later. By 1950 the square had been laid out as a park, and a monument to Maxim Gorky was installed in 1951.
In June 2008 a new railway terminal complex was completed at Sheremetyevo, and the Aeroexpress rebuilt the rail link to the airport, with a new Belorussky terminal in the fourth hall of the station, about 600 square meters, with self-service check-in kiosks. The square was reconstructed in 2008 and the Gorky monument moved to the sculpture park near the Central House of Artists.
Today the station serves long-distance trains to the west and south-west, suburban trains, the Moscow Central Diameters and the Aeroexpress, and it is one of nine railway terminals of Moscow.
Tickets and Booking for Belorusskaya
There is no ticket for the square. Train, Aeroexpress and metro tickets are sold by the railway and the metro, and their prices and hours were not verified for this guide. The guide to buying train tickets at Moscow railway stations explains the ticket offices, the machines and the document rules, and the Aeroexpress guides explain that service. Check the railway’s own site for timetables and fares.
- Luggage: the luggage storage guide on this site explains the options at stations.
- Payment: foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported not to work in Russia, and the sanctions rules of your own country may restrict some Russian payment services, so check this yourself.
Rates for Russian citizens and concessions differ, so check the railway’s own page, rzd.ru, for all categories.
Plan and Book
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Suggested Itineraries for Belorusskaya
1 hour
Come out of the metro, look at the facade of the station and the square, and find the Aeroexpress entrance in the fourth hall for a later trip. Walk along the first block of Leningradsky Prospekt.
2 hours
Follow the 1-hour route, then walk south-east into Tverskoy toward the Patriarch's Ponds, planned with their guide. Return by the Mayakovskaya or Belorusskaya station.
3 hours
Add a walk to Krasnaya Presnya or toward Dinamo, planned with their guides on this site. Check venue hours first.
How to Get to Belorusskaya
The station is served by Belorusskaya on the Zamoskvoretskaya Line (Line 2), with a vestibule built into the terminal and the entrance closest to the Aeroexpress, and by Belorusskaya on the Koltsevaya Line (Line 5), with its original vestibule at the south-west corner of Belorusskaya Square. The exits and walking times were not verified.
- Metro: use the Line 2 station for the Aeroexpress and the Line 5 station for the ring; the metro guides on this site explain the transfers.
- Aeroexpress: the Aeroexpress from Sheremetyevo guide on this site covers the airport link; the taxi apps guide covers alternatives.
Accessibility
No accessibility information for the station or the square was found. The access to platforms, lifts and the metro stations was not verified, so check with the station staff before you travel.
Food Nearby
Cafes and shops are in and around the station and along the streets of Tverskoy. No individual venue was verified for this guide, so check opening hours and menus on site.
What to Bring
Your train or Aeroexpress ticket and ID if you travel by train, comfortable shoes for the walk between the metro and the platforms, and rubles in cash for small purchases, since foreign cards are reported not to work.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Belorusskaya
The station facade from the square
The terminal's wings embracing the square, with the railway ministry's anchor and hammer on the facade. The open space gives the whole front in one frame.
Best time: Morning light.
The facade at dusk
The lit facade of the terminal across the square, with trams and traffic passing. The lights make a lively frame.
Best time: Dusk.
The metro vestibule at Belorusskaya Square
The original vestibule of the Koltsevaya station at the south-west corner of the square, with the terminal behind. It shows the older metro architecture.
Best time: Daylight.
Photography Rules
No official photography rules for the station were found. Railway stations may have restrictions on photographing staff, platforms and security areas, so follow signs and staff instructions. Drone rules in Moscow are strict and were not checked.
Family Suitability
The square is flat, but the area is a transport junction with heavy traffic and crowds, so keep children close. Strollers can use the square, while access to platforms and the metro was not verified. There are few sights for children.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Look for the Aeroexpress in the fourth hall of the station, since it is separate from the long-distance and suburban entrances.
- Use the Line 2 station for the shortest walk to the Aeroexpress.
- Do not confuse Belorusskaya with the Savyolovsky station, which has its own Aeroexpress link and lies elsewhere in the city.
- Avoid the rush hours if you carry luggage, since the transfers and the square are crowded.
- Look up at the facade for the anchor and hammer symbol of the old railway ministry.
- Check the Aeroexpress timetable on its own site, since the first and last trains differ from the metro's hours.
Explore Nearby Belorusskaya
Sights near Belorusskaya
Museum of Russian Impressionism Moscowabout 950 m away (~15 min walk) · typical visit: 1.5–2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bulgakov Museum Moscowabout 1.1 km away (~18 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 hourMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Tchaikovsky Concert Hall Moscowabout 1.1 km away (~19 min walk) · typical visit: About 2.5 to 3 hours for a concertMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Immaculate Conception Cathedral Moscowabout 1.3 km away (~21 min walk) · typical visit: 1–2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Patriarch's Ponds Moscowabout 1.5 km away (~24 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
State Central Museum of Contemporary History of Russia Moscowabout 1.6 km away (~25 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Metro stations near Belorusskaya
Dinamo Metro Stationabout 2.2 km awayMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Belorusskaya Metro Stationabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Mayakovskaya Metro Stationabout 1.1 km away (~17 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near Belorusskaya
Evaabout 300 m away (~5 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Butlerabout 1.4 km away (~23 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Nightlife near Belorusskaya
Molodezh Nightclubabout 1.1 km away (~18 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Ruki Vverh! Bar – Tverskayaabout 1.4 km away (~23 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotels near Belorusskaya
Aerostar Hotel Moscowabout 2.8 km awayMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Safmar Tverskaya Moscowabout 150 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Safmar Palace Moscowabout 350 m away (~6 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Train stations and river piers near Belorusskaya
Belorussky Railway Terminalabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Savyolovsky Railway Terminalabout 2.0 km away (~32 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Events and traditions near Belorusskaya
Pushkin Day and Russian Language Day in Moscowabout 1.7 km away (~28 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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Krasnaya Presnya: 1905 Barricades, Moscow Zoo and Metro ArtMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Patriarch’s Ponds: The Master and Margarita Pond and Its ParkMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Sheremetyevo International Airport: Terminals, Aeroexpress and TaxisMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Belorusskaya
What is Belorussky Station?
A railway terminal opened in 1870, for trains to the west and the Aeroexpress to Sheremetyevo.
Why is it called Belorussky?
It received this name in May 1936; before that it was Smolensky and Alexander station.
Does the Aeroexpress to Sheremetyevo leave from here?
Yes, from the fourth hall of the station.
Which metro stations serve it?
Belorusskaya on Line 2 and on the Koltsevaya Line, which are linked.
What happened to the Gorky monument?
It was moved to the sculpture park near the Central House of Artists during the 2008 reconstruction.
Is the station a sight?
Mainly a transit point; the facade and the square are a short stop.
Where do I buy tickets?
At the ticket offices and machines; see the train tickets guide on this site.
How long does a visit take?
About 1 to 2 hours, unless you travel from here.
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