Kolomenskaya Metro Station opened on 11 August 1969 on the Zamoskvoretskaya Line, a shallow station about 9 meters under Andropov Avenue in the south of Moscow. Kolomenskaya Metro Station is named after the nearby Kolomenskoye museum-park, and has the common 1960s design called the centipede.
Its hall has two rows of 40 columns, faced with grey and white marble. This guide explains the design, the way to Kolomenskoye and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Коломенская |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1969 |
| Architect(s) | Lyubov Shagurina and V. A. Cheremin |
| Address | Andropov Avenue and Nagatinskaya Street, Nagatino-Sadovniki District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Nagatino-Sadovniki |
| Interchanges | Kolomenskaya (Line 2 (Zamoskvoretskaya, green), the station itself, between Tekhnopark and Kashirskaya) |
| 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, and the station is busier on weekends in the warm months, when visitors head for the park.
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 Kolomenskaya Metro Station?
Kolomenskaya is a good example of the standard design of the 1960s, known as the centipede, with two rows of 40 columns faced with grey and white marble. The station opened on 11 August 1969, in the extension of the line toward Nagatino and Kolomenskoye.
It was designed by Lyubov Shagurina and V. A. Cheremin, and is shallow, about 9 meters underground, at the intersection of Andropov Avenue and Nagatinskaya and Sudostroitelnaya streets.
It is the Metro’s station named for the Kolomenskoye museum-park, which is a separate attraction with its own tickets and has its own article. The distance and the best route to the park should be checked before you go.
Highlights of Kolomenskaya Metro Station
The centipede hall
The hall follows the very common 1960s design known as the centipede, Sorokonozhka, with two rows of 40 columns.
The columns are faced with grey and white marble.
Tip: Look along the rows of columns from the end of the platform.
A shallow station of 1969
Kolomenskaya is about 9 meters underground, and opened on 11 August 1969.
It was part of the extension from Avtozavodskaya to Kakhovskaya, 9.5 kilometers long.
Tip: Look at the station as a fine example of the plain, functional design of its decade.
Named for Kolomenskoye
The station is named after the nearby Kolomenskoye museum-park.
The park is a separate institution with its own tickets and has its own article.
Tip: Check the park's own site and a map for the route before you go.
Designed by Shagurina and Cheremin
The architects are given as Lyubov Shagurina and V. A. Cheremin.
Shagurina also worked on other stations of the 1960s.
Tip: Compare the hall with Tekhnopark, the next station toward the center, which is a surface station.
A crossing of streets
The station is at the intersection of Andropov Avenue and Nagatinskaya and Sudostroitelnaya streets.
Nagatino became part of Moscow only a few years before it was built.
Tip: Check the exit signs before you go up, since the streets meet at a busy junction.
Next to Tekhnopark
Tekhnopark, a surface station of 2015, lies between Kolomenskaya and Avtozavodskaya.
It has its own article.
Tip: Ride one stop to Tekhnopark to compare a 1969 hall with a 2015 pavilion.
Atmosphere
The hall is long and calm, with two rows of columns of grey and white marble, even light and the sound of trains arriving. The platform is quiet outside rush hours.
Residents of Nagatino, commuters and visitors to Kolomenskoye use the station, and it is busier on weekends in the warm months.
It is busiest at rush hours, and calm in the middle of the morning on weekdays and late in the evening.
History of Kolomenskaya Metro Station
In the 1960s the Moscow Metro extended the Zamoskvoretskaya Line south toward the Nagatino industrial district and the Kolomenskoye park. Nagatino had become part of Moscow only a few years earlier.
Kolomenskaya opened on 11 August 1969, as part of the extension from Avtozavodskaya to Kakhovskaya, 9.5 kilometers long. It is a shallow station, about 9 meters deep, designed by Lyubov Shagurina and V. A. Cheremin, at the intersection of Andropov Avenue and Nagatinskaya and Sudostroitelnaya streets.
The station follows a design that was very common in the 1960s, called the centipede, with two rows of 40 columns faced with grey and white marble. It is named after the nearby Kolomenskoye museum-park.
In the 2010s a new surface station was planned between Avtozavodskaya and Kolomenskaya. It was first given provisional names, such as Nagatinsky Zaton and Prospekt Andropova, and then the name Tekhnopark, and opened on 28 December 2015.
Today Kolomenskaya is a working stop on Line 2, between Tekhnopark and Kashirskaya.
Tickets and Booking for Kolomenskaya 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 a lower budget-level fare (₽). 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 Kolomenskaya Metro Station
Kolomenskaya is in the Nagatino-Sadovniki District, in the south of Moscow, at the intersection of Andropov Avenue and Nagatinskaya and Sudostroitelnaya streets.
- Metro: Kolomenskaya (Line 2, Zamoskvoretskaya, green), between Tekhnopark and Kashirskaya.
The vestibule and the exits were not verified, and neither were the distance and the best route to the Kolomenskoye museum-park; check a map, and consider a bus or taxi for the last part. Taxis can drop you on Andropov Avenue.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The station is shallow, about 9 meters down, but 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
The streets around Andropov Avenue and Nagatinskaya Street have cafes, fast food outlets and shops. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a map or a navigation app for the route to the park, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Kolomenskaya Metro Station
Along the columns
The two rows of grey and white marble columns receding along the hall, with the lamps overhead.
Best time: Late evening or mid-morning, when the platform is quieter
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 practical stop for families heading for Kolomenskoye, but the route to the park should be checked, since it can be a long walk for small children. The hall is shallow, with fewer 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
- Check the route and the distance to Kolomenskoye on a map before you leave the station.
- Look along the two rows of columns for the centipede effect that gives the design its nickname.
- Ride one stop to Tekhnopark to compare a 1969 hall with a 2015 surface pavilion.
- Check the exit signs; the streets meet at a busy junction.
- Do not confuse the station with Klenovy Bulvar and Nagatinsky Zaton on the Big Circle; they are different stations.
- Come on a weekday morning for the quietest platform.
Explore Nearby Kolomenskaya Metro Station
Sights near Kolomenskaya Metro Station
Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve Moscowabout 1.3 km away (~21 min walk) · typical visit: 2–4 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Metro stations near Kolomenskaya Metro Station
Tekhnopark Metro Stationabout 1.7 km away (~27 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Klenovy Bulvar Metro Stationabout 1.3 km away (~22 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Nagatinsky Zaton Metro Stationabout 2.7 km awayMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Train stations and river piers near Kolomenskaya Metro Station
Southern River Stationabout 1.5 km away (~24 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Kolomenskaya Metro Station
When did Kolomenskaya open?
On 11 August 1969, as part of the southern extension of the Zamoskvoretskaya Line.
How deep is it?
About 9 meters, in a shallow station.
What is the centipede design?
A very common 1960s design; here it has two rows of 40 columns faced with grey and white marble.
Who designed it?
Lyubov Shagurina and V. A. Cheremin.
Is it the station for Kolomenskoye?
It is named after the Kolomenskoye museum-park, which is nearby; check a map for the route and the distance.
Do I need a ticket to see it?
Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.
Which line is it on?
Line 2, the Zamoskvoretskaya Line, in green, between Tekhnopark and Kashirskaya.
How long do I need?
About 10 minutes to see the hall.
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