Chistye Prudy Metro Station opened on 15 May 1935 on the Sokolnicheskaya Line, under the start of Chistoprudny Boulevard in the center of Moscow. Chistye Prudy Metro Station was called Kirovskaya until 1990, and a bronze bust of Sergey Kirov still stands at the end of its platform.
Its original entrance is a glazed Art Deco pavilion, and since 1971 and 2008 the station has been linked by transfers to Turgenevskaya and Sretensky Bulvar. This guide explains what to look for, how the transfers work and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Чистые пруды |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1935 |
| Architect(s) | Nikolai Kolli and Lev Popov; 1971 hall by N. Shukhareva, L. Popov and A. Fokina |
| Address | Chistoprudny Boulevard, Basmanny District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Basmanny |
| Interchanges | Chistye Prudy (Line 1 (Sokolnicheskaya, red), the station itself, between Lubyanka and Krasnye Vorota, with a pavilion at the start of Chistoprudny Boulevard) Turgenevskaya (Line 6 (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya, orange), a transfer by tunnel from the platform) Sretensky Bulvar (Line 10 (Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya), a transfer by escalator tunnel) |
| Opening hours | The Moscow Metro normally runs 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 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 transfers are crowded.
The stations work in every season, so they are a good stop on a cold or wet day, though the pond and the boulevard are best in the warm months. |
| Last updated | October 6, 2026 |
Why Visit Chistye Prudy Metro Station?
Chistye Prudy is one of the stations of the first Metro line of 1935, designed by Nikolai Kolli and Lev Popov, with a simpler two-arched hall. At the end of the platform stands a bronze bust of Sergey Kirov, from the years when the station was called Kirovskaya.
The entrance is a glazed Art Deco pavilion at the start of Chistoprudny Boulevard, with doors toward the ponds and toward Myasnitskiye Vorota Square. It is a regional heritage site.
The station is also a three-line junction: a tunnel leads to Turgenevskaya on Line 6, and an escalator tunnel to Sretensky Bulvar on Line 10, which has its own article. It is the practical stop for the boulevard and its pond.
Highlights of Chistye Prudy Metro Station
A station of the first Metro line
Chistye Prudy opened on 15 May 1935, as part of the first segment of the Moscow Metro, as Kirovskaya.
It was designed by Nikolai Kolli and Lev Popov, with a simpler two-arched design than first planned.
Tip: Look at the hall from the end of the platform to see the two arches.
The Art Deco pavilion
The original entrance is a glazed Art Deco pavilion, at the start of Chistoprudny Boulevard.
It has entrances on both sides: toward the ponds on the boulevard and toward Myasnitskiye Vorota Square.
Tip: Look at the pavilion in daylight, when the glass shows most clearly.
The bust of Sergey Kirov
A bronze bust of Sergey Kirov stands at the end of the platform, a reminder that the station was called Kirovskaya until 1990.
The platform is faced in marble.
Tip: Walk to the end of the platform to see the bust.
The 1971 central hall
The central hall was built in 1971 so that the station could become a transfer point to the Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line.
Its architects were N. Shukhareva, L. Popov and A. Fokina, and escalators in the middle of the platform lead to the transfer.
Tip: Follow the transfer signs from the middle of the platform.
Transfers to two lines
A tunnel from beneath the platform leads to Turgenevskaya on Line 6, and an escalator tunnel leads to Sretensky Bulvar on Line 10, which opened in 2008.
The three stations form one junction.
Tip: Leave extra time for the transfers at rush hours.
The Clean Pond
The station is named after the Chisty Prud, the Clean Pond, on Chistoprudny Boulevard, which gives the neighborhood its name.
The pavilion opens toward the ponds.
Tip: Use the pond-side entrance for the boulevard.
Atmosphere
The hall is wide and warm, with two arches, marble and a bronze bust at the far end. The sound is trains, announcements and the footsteps of commuters changing lines.
Office workers, students and visitors to the boulevard use the station, and it is one of the busy junctions of the center.
It is busiest at rush hours, and calm in the middle of the morning on weekdays and late in the evening.
History of Chistye Prudy Metro Station
The first line of the Moscow Metro opened on 15 May 1935, from Sokolniki to Park Kultury. Among its stations was Kirovskaya, under the start of Chistoprudny Boulevard, in the Basmanny District.
The station was designed by Nikolai Kolli and Lev Popov. A design with three arches was planned for the central stations, but because of construction difficulties a simpler two-arched hall was built at Chistye Prudy and Lubyanka.
The original entrance is a glazed Art Deco pavilion at the start of the boulevard, with doors on both sides: toward the ponds and toward Myasnitskiye Vorota Square.
In 1971 a central hall was built so that the station could become a transfer point to the Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line, at Turgenevskaya. The architects of that project were N. Shukhareva, L. Popov and A. Fokina, and escalators were put in the middle of the platform.
In 1990 the station was renamed Chistye Prudy, after the pond on the boulevard, but a bronze bust of Sergey Kirov still stands at the end of the platform.
On 29 December 2007 Sretensky Bulvar opened on Line 10, and in January 2008 a transfer to it opened from Chistye Prudy. Today it is a working stop on Line 1 and a regional heritage site.
Tickets and Booking for Chistye Prudy 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.
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 Chistye Prudy Metro Station
Chistye Prudy is in the Basmanny District, in the center of Moscow, at the start of Chistoprudny Boulevard, near Myasnitskiye Vorota Square.
- Metro: Chistye Prudy (Line 1, Sokolnicheskaya, red), between Lubyanka and Krasnye Vorota.
- Transfers: Turgenevskaya (Line 6) and Sretensky Bulvar (Line 10), by tunnels from the station.
The pavilion has doors toward the ponds and toward Myasnitskiye Vorota Square. The exit details and the walking times were not verified. Taxis can drop you on the boulevard ring.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The availability of lifts and step-free access at the stations 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
Chistoprudny Boulevard and the streets around Myasnitskaya 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 Chistye Prudy Metro Station
The Art Deco pavilion
The glazed pavilion at the start of the boulevard, seen from the pond side.
Best time: Daylight, outside rush hours
The Kirov bust
The bronze bust at the end of the platform, framed by the two arches.
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 hall and the pavilion 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 and change.
Family Suitability
The stations are a practical stop for families walking on the boulevard, with its pond. They are busy junctions at rush hours, with long transfers, so keep children close and away from the platform edge. Strollers need a lift, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Use the pond-side door of the pavilion for the boulevard, and the other for Myasnitskiye Vorota Square.
- Leave extra time for the transfers to Turgenevskaya and Sretensky Bulvar at rush hours.
- Look for the Kirov bust at the end of the platform, a memory of the old name.
- Look at the pavilion from the street before you go down, since it is easy to miss from the platform.
- Use the old name, Kirovskaya, when you look at older maps and photographs.
- Come in mid-morning on a weekday for the quietest platform.
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Metro stations near Chistye Prudy Metro Station
Sretensky Bulvar Metro Stationabout 150 m away (~2 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Turgenevskaya Metro Stationabout 100 m away (~1 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Krasnye Vorota Metro Stationabout 700 m away (~12 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Train stations and river piers near Chistye Prudy Metro Station
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Restaurants and cafes near Chistye Prudy Metro Station
Ollucoabout 450 m away (~7 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Megobariabout 900 m away (~15 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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Hotels near Chistye Prudy Metro Station
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MOSS Boutique Hotelabout 550 m away (~9 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Guten Duck Moscow Hostelabout 600 m away (~9 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Events and traditions near Chistye Prudy Metro Station
Day of Slavic Writing and Culture in Moscowabout 1.4 km away (~22 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Chistye Prudy Metro Station
When did Chistye Prudy open?
On 15 May 1935, as part of the first segment of the Metro, as Kirovskaya.
Why was it called Kirovskaya?
After Sergey Kirov; a bronze bust of him stands at the end of the platform. The station was renamed in 1990.
Which lines meet here?
Line 1 at Chistye Prudy, with transfers to Line 6 at Turgenevskaya and Line 10 at Sretensky Bulvar.
Who designed it?
Nikolai Kolli and Lev Popov; the 1971 central hall is by N. Shukhareva, L. Popov and A. Fokina.
What is the pavilion?
The glazed Art Deco entrance at the start of Chistoprudny Boulevard, with doors on both sides.
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 Chistye Prudy?
After the Chisty Prud, the Clean Pond, on the boulevard.
How long do I need?
About 10 minutes to see the hall and the pavilion.
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