Dinamo Metro Station opened in 1938 on the Zamoskvoretskaya Line, about 39.6 meters under Leningradsky Prospekt in the north of Moscow. Dinamo Metro Station is named after the old Dinamo Stadium and has a sport theme, with bas-reliefs in the hall and two entrance halls with classical colonnades.
Since 2020 an underground walkway has linked it to Petrovsky Park on the Big Circle, beside the VTB Arena. This guide explains what to look for, how the transfer works and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Динамо |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1938 |
| Architect(s) | Yakov Likhtenberg and Yury Revkovsky; vestibules by Dmitry Chechulin |
| Address | Leningradsky Prospekt, Aeroport District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Aeroport |
| Interchanges | Dinamo (Line 2 (Zamoskvoretskaya, green), the station itself, between Aeroport and Belorusskaya, with two vestibules on Leningradsky Prospekt) Petrovsky Park (Line 11 (Bolshaya Koltsevaya), an underground walkway from Dinamo) |
| 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, which is the best time to look at the hall. The morning and evening rush hours are the busiest, and the station fills before and after events at the arena and the stadium.
The station works in every season, so it is a good stop on a cold or wet day. |
| Last updated | October 6, 2026 |
Why Visit Dinamo Metro Station?
Dinamo is one of the deep stations of the 1938 second stage of the Metro, built about 39.6 meters down with three vaults on pylons. From 1938 to 1944 it was the deepest station in the whole system.
Its decoration follows its name: the hall has a sport theme, with bas-reliefs, and the two vestibules on Leningradsky Prospekt have classical colonnades, designed by Dmitry Chechulin. During the Second World War it served as a shelter for civilians.
It is also the station for the arena district, with Dinamo Stadium beside it and the VTB Arena on the same site, and the way to Petrovsky Park and Petrovsky Palace.
Highlights of Dinamo Metro Station
A deep station of 1938
Dinamo is a deep-level pylon station with three vaults and one island platform, about 39.6 meters underground.
From 1938 until 1944 it was the deepest station in the Moscow Metro.
Tip: Allow time for the escalator ride down to the platform.
A sport-themed hall
The decoration follows the name of the station: the hall has a sport theme, with bas-reliefs.
A photo of the station shows a close-up of a gymnastics ribbon in the reliefs.
Tip: Look at the reliefs above the arches between the pylons.
Colonnaded vestibules
Two identical vestibules stand on the northern side of Leningradsky Prospekt, designed by Dmitry Chechulin, with classical colonnades.
They are the part of the station that you can see from the street.
Tip: Look at the colonnades from the pavement before you go down.
A shelter in wartime
During the Second World War the station served as a shelter for the civilian population of Moscow.
Its depth made it suitable for that role.
Tip: Think of the depth as part of the story when you ride down the escalator.
The walkway to Petrovsky Park
An underground walkway links Dinamo with Petrovsky Park on the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line, and opened on 29 December 2020.
It makes the change between Line 2 and Line 11 easier.
Tip: Follow the transfer signs, since the two stations are separate halls.
Beside the arena and the stadium
The station is named after the former Dinamo Stadium, home of FC Dynamo Moscow, and the VTB Arena was built on the same site.
Traffic changes with events in the arena and the stadium, with a daily average of about 52,500 passengers.
Tip: Avoid the station just before and after a match or concert.
Atmosphere
The hall is deep and calm, with three vaults on pylons, warm light and sculpted reliefs on the theme of sport. The sound is trains, announcements and the long hum of the escalators.
On ordinary days the station serves residents of the north of the city and visitors to Petrovsky Park. On event days it fills with fans, flags and noise, and then empties quickly.
It is calm in the middle of the day on weekdays and late in the evening.
History of Dinamo Metro Station
Dinamo opened on 11 September 1938, as part of the second stage of the Moscow Metro, on the Zamoskvoretskaya Line. It lies between Aeroport and Belorusskaya, under Leningradsky Prospekt, in the Aeroport District.
The station was designed by Yakov Likhtenberg and Yury Revkovsky as a deep-level pylon station with three vaults, about 39.6 meters underground. From 1938 until 1944 it was the deepest station in the Metro. Its two identical vestibules, on the northern side of the avenue, were designed by the architect Dmitry Chechulin.
It was named after the Dinamo Stadium, the home stadium of FC Dynamo Moscow, which stood beside it. The decoration follows the sport theme, with bas-reliefs in the hall.
During the Second World War the station served as a shelter for Moscow’s civilian population.
The old stadium was later replaced on the same site by the VTB Arena. In 2018 Petrovsky Park opened on the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line, next to the arena, and on 29 December 2020 an underground walkway opened between Dinamo and Petrovsky Park, making a transfer between the lines possible.
Today the station is a working stop on Line 2, with an average of about 52,500 passengers a day, and a transfer point to Line 11.
Tickets and Booking for Dinamo Metro Station
There is no ticket for the station itself; 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 and events: the station is busiest in the morning and evening on weekdays, and before and after events at the stadium and the arena.
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 Dinamo Metro Station
Dinamo is in the Aeroport District, in the north of Moscow, under Leningradsky Prospekt.
- Metro: Dinamo (Line 2, Zamoskvoretskaya, green), between Aeroport and Belorusskaya.
- Transfer: Petrovsky Park (Line 11, Bolshaya Koltsevaya), by an underground walkway.
The two vestibules are on the northern side of Leningradsky Prospekt. The walking times to the arena and Petrovsky Park were not verified. A taxi can drop you on the avenue, though traffic is heavy, especially on event days.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The station is deep, about 39.6 meters down, and reached by long escalators, and the availability of lifts and step-free access was not verified. Contact the Metro or check mosmetro.ru before traveling if you need step-free access or assistance.
Food Nearby
Leningradsky Prospekt, Petrovsky Park and the arena district have cafes, restaurants and shops. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a camera for the reliefs and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Dinamo Metro Station
The sport reliefs
The bas-reliefs on the theme of sport, including the gymnastics ribbon, seen close up in the hall.
Best time: Late evening or mid-morning, when the platform is quieter
The colonnaded vestibule
The classical colonnade of one of the two vestibules, seen from Leningradsky Prospekt.
Best time: Daylight, outside event times
Photography Rules
Photography rules in the station 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 and before events, so stand clear of the platform edge. Drone rules in Moscow are strict and change.
Family Suitability
The station is a short stop that suits families on the way to Petrovsky Park or an event. It is deep, with long escalators, and crowded on event days, so keep children close and away from the platform edge. Strollers need a lift, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Avoid the station for an hour before and after a match or concert; the traffic changes a lot with events.
- Look at the colonnades of the vestibules from the street before you go down.
- Use the walkway to Petrovsky Park to change to the Big Circle without going outside.
- Look at the reliefs for the gymnastics ribbon, one of the sport motifs.
- Compare the hall with Aeroport and Sokol, two stations on the same line and the same stage.
- Visit between rush hours so you can look at the hall in peace.
Explore Nearby Dinamo Metro Station
Sights near Dinamo Metro Station
Museum of Russian Impressionism Moscowabout 1.3 km away (~21 min walk) · typical visit: 1.5–2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Metro stations near Dinamo Metro Station
Petrovsky Park Metro Stationabout 250 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Train stations and river piers near Dinamo Metro Station
Savyolovsky Railway Terminalabout 1.9 km away (~32 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotels near Dinamo Metro Station
Petrovsky Park Congress Hotelabout 600 m away (~10 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Aerostar Hotel Moscowabout 650 m away (~11 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bega Hotel Moscowabout 1.0 km away (~17 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Dinamo Metro Station
When did Dinamo open?
On 11 September 1938, as part of the second stage of the Metro.
How deep is it?
About 39.6 meters. It was the deepest station of the Metro from 1938 until 1944.
Which line is it on?
Line 2, the Zamoskvoretskaya Line, in green, between Aeroport and Belorusskaya.
Can I change to the Big Circle?
Yes, by an underground walkway to Petrovsky Park on Line 11, which opened on 29 December 2020.
Who designed it?
Yakov Likhtenberg and Yury Revkovsky; the vestibules are by Dmitry Chechulin.
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 Dinamo?
After the former Dinamo Stadium, the home of FC Dynamo Moscow.
How long do I need?
About 10 minutes to see the hall and the vestibules.
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