Izmaylovskaya Metro Station opened on 21 October 1961 on the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line, in the Izmaylovo District in the east of Moscow, and is one of the few stations of the Metro that stand above ground. Izmaylovskaya Metro Station has a vestibule raised on top of the platform, reached from the street by two flights of steps.
It has a direct entrance to Izmaylovsky Park, and it replaced a temporary station that stood in the depot. This guide explains what the station looks like, how it relates to its neighbors and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Измайловская |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1961 |
| Architect(s) | Ivan Taranov and Nadezhda Bykova |
| Address | Izmaylovo District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Izmaylovo |
| Interchanges | Izmaylovskaya (Line 3 (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya, blue), the station itself, between Partizanskaya and Pervomayskaya, with a direct entrance to Izmaylovsky Park) |
| 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. The morning and evening rush hours are the busiest, and so are fine weekend days, when visitors head for the park.
Because the platform is open to the air, it is coldest in winter, and the best season for the station and the park together is spring to early autumn. |
| Last updated | October 6, 2026 |
Why Visit Izmaylovskaya Metro Station?
Izmaylovskaya is one of the surface stations of the Moscow Metro, a rare design in a city with harsh winters. It was built in 1961 and belongs to a short fashion for above-ground stations between 1958 and 1966, chosen for their low construction costs.
The vestibule is raised on top of the ground-level platform and is reached by two flights of steps from the street. The architects are given as Ivan Taranov and Nadezhda Bykova.
The station has a direct entrance to Izmaylovsky Park, one of the largest parks in Moscow, which makes it the practical stop for a walk in the park. It also replaced Pervomayskaya, a temporary station that stood in the depot from 1954.
Highlights of Izmaylovskaya Metro Station
A surface station
Izmaylovskaya is a ground-level, open station, one of the few above-ground stations of the Metro.
Surface stations were popular between 1958 and 1966 because they were cheap to build.
Tip: Dress for the weather, since the platform is open to the air.
An elevated vestibule
The vestibule sits on top of the ground-level platform and is reached from the street by two flights of steps.
The result is a station that you enter from above.
Tip: Count the steps with strollers or luggage in mind; there are two flights.
A direct entrance to Izmaylovsky Park
The station has a direct entrance to Izmaylovsky Park, one of the largest parks in Moscow.
That is the reason that the station took the name of the park in 1961.
Tip: Check a map for the park gate nearest to the place you want to see.
Replaced a temporary station
Izmaylovskaya opened on 21 October 1961 and replaced Pervomayskaya, a temporary station in the depot, which had been in use since 1954.
The new station stands about half a kilometer to the east.
Tip: Look for the old Pervomayskaya vestibule near Pervomayskaya and 1st Parkovaya streets.
A name that moved
The station opened as Izmailovsky Park, and the names of this station and its neighbor were exchanged in the 1960s, according to which was closer to the main entrance of the park.
Partizanskaya, the previous station, kept the other name until 2005.
Tip: Use the present names on maps to avoid mixing the two stations.
Between Partizanskaya and Pervomayskaya
On Line 3, the station lies between Partizanskaya toward the center and Pervomayskaya toward the terminus.
Partizanskaya, with its partisan theme, has its own article.
Tip: Ride one stop back to Partizanskaya to compare a shallow underground station with this surface one.
Atmosphere
The platform is open to the air, with trains arriving in daylight and a roof over the track. The sound is trains, announcements and, in summer, the voices of people on their way to the park.
Residents of the east of the city use the station every day, and on fine weekends walkers, cyclists and families head from it into the trees.
It is busiest at rush hours and on fine weekend days, and calm in the middle of the day on weekdays and late in the evening.
History of Izmaylovskaya Metro Station
The Pokrovsky radius of the Moscow Metro was extended east in 1944, to Partizanskaya, then called Izmailovsky Park. Because that was the only shallow station on the line, the depot had to be built to its east, about 1.5 kilometers away, in a dense residential district.
On 24 September 1954 the line was extended to Pervomayskaya, a temporary station on the grounds of the depot, which became the first ground-level station of the Metro. It served the area until a permanent station could be built.
On 21 October 1961 the permanent station opened half a kilometer to the east of Pervomayskaya, as Izmailovsky Park, and the temporary station closed. The station is above ground, with an elevated vestibule on top of the platform, reached from the street by two flights of steps, and is described as one of a short fashion for surface stations between 1958 and 1966.
The architects are given as Ivan Taranov and Nadezhda Bykova. The station has a direct entrance to Izmaylovsky Park, one of the largest parks in Moscow.
In the 1960s the names of this station and its neighbor were exchanged, depending on which was closer to the main entrance of the park, and this station became Izmaylovskaya. Its former neighbor kept the name Izmailovsky Park until 2005, when it was renamed Partizanskaya.
Today the station is a working stop on Line 3, in the east of the city.
Tickets and Booking for Izmaylovskaya 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, and on fine weekend days.
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 Izmaylovskaya Metro Station
Izmaylovskaya is in the Izmaylovo District, in the east of Moscow, next to Izmaylovsky Park.
- Metro: Izmaylovskaya (Line 3, Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya, blue), between Partizanskaya and Pervomayskaya.
The vestibule is raised above the platform and reached from the street by two flights of steps. The station has a direct entrance to Izmaylovsky Park; the walking times to the Izmailovo market and other sights were not verified. A taxi can drop you near the station.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The vestibule is raised above the platform and reached from the street by two flights of steps, and the availability of lifts and ramps was not verified. Contact the Metro or check mosmetro.ru before traveling if you need step-free access or assistance.
Food Nearby
The park and the streets around the station have cafes, kiosks and stalls, especially in the warm months. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a warm layer in winter and a rain jacket in the wet months, since the platform is open to the air, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Izmaylovskaya Metro Station
The raised vestibule from the street
The station building seen from the street, with the two flights of steps leading up to the vestibule over the platform.
Best time: Daylight, outside rush hours
The open platform
A train arriving at the open platform, with the trees of the park beyond.
Best time: Early morning or late afternoon light
Photography Rules
Photography rules in the station were not confirmed. Taking photographs of the station 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 practical stop for families heading for Izmaylovsky Park. The vestibule is reached by two flights of steps, so strollers can be difficult unless a lift or ramp is available, which was not confirmed. The platform is open to the air, so keep children close and away from the edge.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Use this station, not Partizanskaya, for the direct entrance to the park.
- Dress for the weather; the platform is open to the air in winter and summer rain.
- Look for the old vestibule of Pervomayskaya near Pervomayskaya and 1st Parkovaya streets, if you are interested in the history of the Metro.
- Check a map for the park gate nearest to your destination before you walk in.
- Ride one stop back to Partizanskaya to compare the two stations of the same line.
- Come on a weekday if you want the park quiet; fine weekends are busy.
Explore Nearby Izmaylovskaya Metro Station
Sights near Izmaylovskaya Metro Station
Izmailovsky Park Moscowabout 2.8 km away · typical visit: About 2 to 4 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Izmailovo Kremlin Moscowabout 2.1 km away · typical visit: 2–3 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Moscow Metro · typical visit: 1.5–3 hours for a tour of showcase stationsMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Metro stations near Izmaylovskaya Metro Station
Partizanskaya Metro Stationabout 1.9 km away (~31 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Izmaylovskaya Metro Station
When did Izmaylovskaya open?
On 21 October 1961, replacing the temporary Pervomayskaya station.
Is it underground?
No. It is a ground-level, open station with a raised vestibule.
Which line is it on?
Line 3, the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line, in blue, between Partizanskaya and Pervomayskaya.
Is it the station for Izmaylovsky Park?
Yes, it has a direct entrance to the park.
Who designed it?
The architects are given as Ivan Taranov and Nadezhda Bykova.
Do I need a ticket to see it?
Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.
Why are there few surface stations?
They are impractical in Moscow's winters, though they were popular for a short time for their low cost.
How long do I need?
About 10 minutes to see the station.
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