Frunzenskaya Metro Station opened on 1 May 1957 on the Sokolnicheskaya Line, in the Khamovniki District of Moscow, about 42 meters underground. Frunzenskaya Metro Station is described as one of the last stations of the Metro built fully in the Stalinist style.
Its hall has cream marble vaults and pylons, with star shields on their tops, and at the far end stands a bust of Mikhail Frunze, for whom it is named. This guide explains what to look for, what happened to the vestibule and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Фрунзенская |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1957 |
| Architect(s) | Robert Pogrebnoi and Yuri Zenkevich; vestibule by Nadezhda Bykova, Ivan Taranov and others |
| Address | Komsomolsky Prospekt, Khamovniki District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Khamovniki |
| Interchanges | Frunzenskaya (Line 1 (Sokolnicheskaya, red), the station itself, between Park Kultury and Sportivnaya) |
| 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 marble. The morning and evening rush hours are the busiest, when the platform is crowded.
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 Frunzenskaya Metro Station?
Frunzenskaya is a deep station of 1957, built about 42 meters down because the Frunzensky radius follows the bend of the Moskva River. It is described as one of the last stations in the Metro designed fully in the Stalinist style, with decoration that was simplified in the years after.
The hall is a pylon hall with three vaults, with cream marble vaults and cream pylon tops decorated with metal shields with a five-pointed star. At the far end, in front of a red marble semicircle, stands a bust of Mikhail Frunze by the sculptor Yevgeny Vuchetich.
The vestibule on Komsomolsky Prospekt is a massive building that was later partly demolished and built into the Moscow Palace of Youth.
Highlights of Frunzenskaya Metro Station
A deep station on the river bend
Frunzenskaya is a deep pylon station with three vaults, about 42 meters underground.
The Frunzensky radius follows the bend of the Moskva River, so the whole section had to be built deep.
Tip: Allow time for the long escalator ride between the street and the platform.
One of the last Stalinist stations
The station is described as one of the last in Moscow built fully in the Stalinist style, which had dominated Metro architecture since the mid-1940s.
Later stations of the same radius show simpler versions of their planned decoration.
Tip: Compare the hall with Sportivnaya, the next station out, which opened on the same day.
Cream marble vaults and star shields
The architects used a pylon design with cream marble vaults and cream pylon tops.
The tops of the pylons are decorated with metal shields with a five-pointed star.
Tip: Look up at the tops of the pylons for the star shields.
The bust of Mikhail Frunze
At the far end of the hall, in front of a red marble semicircle, stands a bust of Mikhail Frunze, a military commander of the Russian Civil War, for whom the station is named.
It is the work of the sculptor Yevgeny Vuchetich.
Tip: Walk to the far end of the platform to see the bust against the red marble.
A vestibule built into the Palace of Youth
The massive vestibule on Komsomolsky Prospekt, by Kholzunov side street, was partly demolished and built into the Moscow Palace of Youth in 1984.
Its architects included Nadezhda Bykova and Ivan Taranov.
Tip: Look at the building from the street to see how the old vestibule was absorbed.
Between Park Kultury and Sportivnaya
On Line 1, the station lies between Park Kultury toward the center and Sportivnaya toward the south-west.
Park Kultury has its own article.
Tip: Ride one stop to Park Kultury to compare two stations of the same line.
Atmosphere
The hall is tall and calm, with cream marble vaults rising from the pylons, and the red marble semicircle at the far end gives the bust a dark backdrop. The sound is trains, announcements and the long hum of the escalators.
Residents of the center-south and students of the nearby institutes use the station every day. The mood is that of a formal station of the 1950s, quieter than its neighbors in the center.
It is busiest at rush hours, and calm in the middle of the day on weekdays and late in the evening.
History of Frunzenskaya Metro Station
The Sokolnicheskaya Line, the oldest line of the Moscow Metro, was extended south-west in the 1950s along the bend of the Moskva River, in the Frunzensky radius. Because of the river, the whole section had to be built deep.
On 1 May 1957 the first stage of the extension opened, with Frunzenskaya, a deep pylon station with three vaults, about 42 meters underground, in the Khamovniki District. It was named after the Frunzenskaya Embankment and the Civil War commander Mikhail Frunze, and had been planned under the names Khamovnicheskaya and Khamovniki.
The station was designed by the architects Robert Pogrebnoi and Yuri Zenkevich, in the Stalinist style, with cream marble vaults and pylon tops decorated with metal shields with a five-pointed star. At the far end of the hall, in front of a red marble semicircle, stands a bust of Mikhail Frunze by the sculptor Yevgeny Vuchetich.
The station is described as one of the last in Moscow to be built fully in the Stalinist style, which had dominated the Metro since the mid-1940s. After it, station designs were simpler.
Its massive vestibule, on Komsomolsky Prospekt by Kholzunov side street, was designed by a group of architects that included Nadezhda Bykova and Ivan Taranov. In 1984 it was partly demolished and built into the Moscow Palace of Youth.
Today the station is a working stop on Line 1, in the center-south of the city.
Tickets and Booking for Frunzenskaya 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: the station is 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 Frunzenskaya Metro Station
Frunzenskaya is in the Khamovniki District, in the center-south-west of Moscow, on Komsomolsky Prospekt.
- Metro: Frunzenskaya (Line 1, Sokolnicheskaya, red), between Park Kultury and Sportivnaya.
The vestibule is built into the Moscow Palace of Youth, on Komsomolsky Prospekt by Kholzunov side street. The exit details and the walking times to any sights were not verified. A taxi can drop you on Komsomolsky Prospekt.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The station is deep, about 42 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
Komsomolsky Prospekt and the streets of the Khamovniki 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 vaults and the bust, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Frunzenskaya Metro Station
The bust of Frunze
The bust at the far end of the hall, set against the red marble semicircle, framed by the cream pylons.
Best time: Late evening or mid-morning, when the platform is quieter
Along the pylons
The cream marble vaults and pylon tops receding along the hall, with the star shields above.
Best time: Between trains, with the platform clear
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, 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 who are interested in history. It is deep, with long escalators, and busy at rush hours, so keep children close and away from the platform edge. Strollers need a lift, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Walk to the far end of the hall for the bust of Frunze; it is easy to miss from the escalator side.
- Look at the tops of the pylons for the star shields.
- Look at the vestibule from the street to see how it was built into the Palace of Youth.
- Ride one stop to Park Kultury or Sportivnaya to compare the halls of this stretch of the line.
- Use the old names, Khamovniki and Khamovnicheskaya, when you look at plans and early photographs.
- Visit between rush hours so you can look at the hall in peace.
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FAQ: Frunzenskaya Metro Station
When did Frunzenskaya open?
On 1 May 1957, as part of the first stage of the Frunzensky radius.
How deep is it?
About 42 meters, because the radius follows the bend of the Moskva River.
Who is it named after?
After the Frunzenskaya Embankment and the commander Mikhail Frunze.
Which line is it on?
Line 1, the Sokolnicheskaya Line, in red, between Park Kultury and Sportivnaya.
Who made the bust?
The sculptor Yevgeny Vuchetich.
Do I need a ticket to see it?
Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.
What happened to the vestibule?
It was partly demolished and built into the Moscow Palace of Youth in 1984.
How long do I need?
About 10 minutes to see the hall and the bust.
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