Chekhovskaya Metro Station opened on 31 December 1987 on the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line, about 62 meters under Pushkin Square in the center of Moscow, and is named after the writer Anton Chekhov. Chekhovskaya Metro Station is a deep-level pylon station with three vaults, and was the northern end of the line for a year.
Transfers lead to Pushkinskaya on Line 7 and Tverskaya on Line 2, which together form one of the busiest junctions in Moscow. This guide explains the layout, the transfers and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Чеховская |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1987 |
| Architect(s) | V. A. Cheremin and Alexander Vigdorov |
| Address | Pushkin Square, Tverskoy District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Tverskoy |
| Interchanges | Chekhovskaya (Line 9 (Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya, gray), the station itself, between Tsvetnoy Bulvar and Borovitskaya, with a vestibule in Pushkin Square) Pushkinskaya (Line 7 (Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya, purple), a transfer) Tverskaya (Line 2 (Zamoskvoretskaya, green), 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 quieter. The morning and evening rush hours are the busiest, when the platforms and the transfers are crowded.
The stations work in every season, so they are a good stop on a cold or wet day. |
| Last updated | October 6, 2026 |
Why Visit Chekhovskaya Metro Station?
Chekhovskaya is the deepest of the three stations at Pushkin Square: about 62 meters underground, against 51 meters for Pushkinskaya and 42 meters for Tverskaya. The ride down on the two escalator cascades is long.
It is a deep-level pylon station with three vaults, designed by V. A. Cheremin and Alexander Vigdorov, and named after Anton Chekhov. In 1987 a pathway opened from the vestibule of Pushkinskaya to its escalators, making a junction of three stations.
The station is the practical way to change between Line 9 and the central lines, but its decoration was not described in the sources found.
Highlights of Chekhovskaya Metro Station
The deepest of three
Chekhovskaya is about 62 meters underground, deeper than Pushkinskaya, at 51 meters, and Tverskaya, at 42 meters.
The ride on the escalators takes several minutes.
Tip: Allow extra time for the escalator ride when you plan a change.
A deep-level pylon station
The station is a deep-level pylon station with three vaults and one island platform.
It opened on 31 December 1987.
Tip: Look along the pylons from the middle of the platform.
Named for Anton Chekhov
The station is named after the writer Anton Chekhov, as part of a group of three stations around Pushkin Square with literary names.
The transfer was originally named for Pushkin, Gorky and Chekhov.
Tip: Look at the names of the three stations for the old literary theme.
A vestibule in Pushkin Square
The vestibule is in Pushkin Square, on the Boulevard Ring.
In 1987 a pathway opened from the underground vestibule of Pushkinskaya to the escalators of Chekhovskaya.
Tip: Check the exit signs before you go up.
A three-station junction
Transfers lead to Pushkinskaya on Line 7 and Tverskaya on Line 2.
The junction is one of the busiest in Moscow.
Tip: Follow the line colors and leave extra time at rush hours.
Briefly the end of the line
Chekhovskaya served as the northern terminus of the line for the year after it opened.
The line was later extended to the north.
Tip: Check the destination on the front of the train before you board.
Atmosphere
The hall is deep and calm, with the long hum of the escalators and the footsteps of commuters changing lines. The sound is trains, announcements and the rolling of luggage.
Office workers, theatergoers and visitors to the boulevards use the station, and it is one of the busiest junctions in the center of the city.
It is busiest at rush hours and in the evening, and calmest in the middle of the morning on weekdays.
History of Chekhovskaya Metro Station
In the 1980s the Moscow Metro extended its Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line north into the center, below the Boulevard Ring. Chekhovskaya opened on 31 December 1987, about 62 meters underground, in the Tverskoy District, and served as the northern terminus of the line for the next year.
The station was designed by V. A. Cheremin and Alexander Vigdorov, as a deep-level pylon station with three vaults. It is named after the writer Anton Chekhov, and its vestibule is in Pushkin Square.
It joined two stations that already stood close by, Pushkinskaya on the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line, opened in 1975, and Tverskaya on the Zamoskvoretskaya Line, opened in 1979 as Gorkovskaya. The original transfer was named for three writers: Pushkin, Gorky and Chekhov.
In 1987 a pathway opened from the underground vestibule of Pushkinskaya to the two escalator cascades of Chekhovskaya, making a three-station junction.
The line was later extended north, and Chekhovskaya ceased to be a terminus. Today it is a working stop on Line 9, with transfers to Line 7 and Line 2, and one of the busiest transfer points of the Metro.
Tickets and Booking for Chekhovskaya 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 lower fares. 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.
Plan and Book
How to Get to Chekhovskaya Metro Station
Chekhovskaya is in the Tverskoy District, in the center of Moscow, with its vestibule in Pushkin Square.
- Metro: Chekhovskaya (Line 9, Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya, gray), between Tsvetnoy Bulvar and Borovitskaya.
- Transfers: Pushkinskaya (Line 7, purple) and Tverskaya (Line 2, green).
The exit details and the walking times were not verified. Taxis can drop you on the streets around the square, though traffic is heavy.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The station is very deep, about 62 meters down, and reached by long escalators, and 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
Pushkin Square, Tverskaya Street and the Boulevard Ring have many cafes, restaurants and bars. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a map or a navigation app for the transfers, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Chekhovskaya Metro Station
The escalator cascades
The long escalators that lead down to the 62-meter-deep hall, seen from the top.
Best time: Mid-morning, outside rush hours
The platform hall
The deep pylon hall seen from one end of the platform.
Best time: Late evening or mid-morning, when the platform is quieter
Photography Rules
Photography rules in the stations were not confirmed. Taking photographs of the halls is common, but tripods and flash can be restricted, and the platforms and the transfers are busy at rush hours, so stand clear of the platform edge. Drone rules in Moscow are strict, especially in the center, and change.
Family Suitability
The stations are a practical stop for families in the center, but very deep, with long escalators, and busy junctions at rush hours. Keep children close and away from the platform edge. Strollers need a lift, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Check the line color before a transfer: purple for Pushkinskaya and green for Tverskaya.
- Leave extra time at rush hours; this is one of the busiest junctions in Moscow.
- Hold the handrail on the escalators; the ride down to 62 meters is long.
- Compare the three halls at Pushkin Square to see how the designs changed between 1975 and 1987.
- Check the destination on the front of the train, since Line 9 runs a long way north and south.
- Come in mid-morning on a weekday for the quietest platform.
Explore Nearby Chekhovskaya Metro Station
Sights near Chekhovskaya Metro Station
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Moscow Museum of Modern Artabout 400 m away (~7 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2 hours per venueMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Vysokopetrovsky Monastery Moscow – about 450 m away (~7 min walk) · typical visit: 2–3 hours (if doing the overview tour and/or the belltower mini-tour)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Chekhov Moscow Art Theatreabout 500 m away (~8 min walk) · typical visit: About 3 hours for a performanceMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
State Central Museum of Contemporary History of Russia Moscowabout 550 m away (~9 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 Chekhovskaya Metro Station
Pushkinskaya Metro Stationabout 200 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Tverskaya Metro Stationabout 200 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Teatralnaya Metro Stationabout 800 m away (~13 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near Chekhovskaya Metro Station
Twins Gardenabout 200 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Cafe Pushkinabout 350 m away (~6 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Turandotabout 350 m away (~6 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Lepim i Varimabout 350 m away (~6 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotels near Chekhovskaya Metro Station
Standart Hotel Moscowabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Rus Teatralnaya Hostelabout 250 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Central Hostel Red Squareabout 300 m away (~5 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Events and traditions near Chekhovskaya Metro Station
Moscow Tea Party Festivalabout 350 m away (~6 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Easter Gift Festival in Moscowabout 350 m away (~6 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Chekhovskaya Metro Station
When did Chekhovskaya open?
On 31 December 1987.
How deep is it?
About 62 meters, the deepest of the three stations at Pushkin Square.
Which line is it on?
Line 9, the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line, in gray, between Tsvetnoy Bulvar and Borovitskaya.
Which stations can I change to?
Pushkinskaya on Line 7 and Tverskaya on Line 2.
Who designed it?
V. A. Cheremin and Alexander Vigdorov.
Do I need a ticket to see it?
Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.
Why is it called Chekhovskaya?
After the writer Anton Chekhov.
How long do I need?
About 10 minutes to see the hall and ride the escalators.
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