The Krestyanskaya Zastava Metro Station is on the Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya Line, Line 10, between Rimskaya and Dubrovka, and it opened on 28 December 1995 as part of the first stage of the Lyublinsky radius. It lies at a depth of about 47 meters under Krestyanskaya Zastava Square.
The station is a tri-vault, wall-columned design by the architects Nikolay Shumakov and Nataliya Shurygina, decorated on a Peasant Labor theme, and it has a transfer to Proletarskaya on the purple line. This guide explains what the hall looks like, where to find the mosaics at the column ends, how the transfer works, how fares and payment work for tourists, when the station is busy, and what lies nearby.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Крестьянская застава |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1995 |
| Architect(s) | Nikolay Shumakov and Nataliya Shurygina |
| Address | Krestyanskaya Zastava Square, Moscow OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Yuzhnoportovy |
| Interchanges | Krestyanskaya Zastava (Line 10, lime, the station itself, with one vestibule linked to the subways under the square) Proletarskaya (Line 7, purple, a transfer from the vestibule, opened in 1997) Rimskaya (Line 10, lime, the previous station toward Fiztekh, linked to Ploshchad Ilyicha) |
| Opening hours | The Metro runs daily from early morning until about 01:00, with exact first and last train times differing by station and line, so check the operator's site for this station (as of October 2026 – check the official site, mosmetro.ru). |
| Best time to visit | Mid-morning, early afternoon and the evening after the rush are the calmest, while weekday rush hours are busy. The station is underground and can be used in any season. |
| Last updated | October 9, 2026 |
Why Visit Krestyanskaya Zastava Metro Station?
The station follows a theme tied to its name, the Peasant Gate, with a bright layout of marble and aluminum and decorative mosaics at the ends of the columns, according to a station description. It is a deep station of the 1995 first stage of the Lyublinsky radius, with no underplatform service spaces and a base resting on a monolithic plate.
It is also a practical transfer point: the station’s single vestibule is linked to subways under the square, and a transfer to Proletarskaya on the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line opened in 1997. The station is a short ride from Rimskaya and Ploshchad Ilyicha and is free to see with a fare.
How Krestyanskaya Zastava Metro Station Is Laid Out
The station is a deep tri-vault, wall-columned hall at about 47 meters on the Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya Line, between Rimskaya toward Fiztekh and Dubrovka toward Zyablikovo.
It has one vestibule, which is linked to the subways under Krestyanskaya Zastava Square, and in 1997 a transfer was opened between the vestibule and Proletarskaya on the purple line. Because details of the passages and exits were not verified, follow the signs for your line and check the operator’s map for the exit toward the street you need.
Highlights of Krestyanskaya Zastava Metro Station
The Peasant Labor theme
The architects Nikolay Shumakov and Nataliya Shurygina decorated the station on a Peasant Labor theme, with a bright layout of marble and aluminum. Look at the finishes along the hall. Check the light, which brings out the metal and stone.
Tip: Walk the length of the hall to see the theme develop.
The mosaics at the column ends
Decorative mosaics are set at the ends of the columns, according to a station description, with artists named N. Andropov and a colleague. Look at the column ends from the platform. Check the details at close range.
Tip: Look at the ends of the columns rather than the sides.
A deep wall-columned station
The station lies at about 47 meters, with three vaults and wall columns, and has no underplatform service spaces, resting on a monolithic plate. Look at the hall's proportions. Check the length of the escalator ride.
Tip: Allow extra time for the escalator ride.
The Proletarskaya transfer
A transfer from the station's vestibule to Proletarskaya on the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line opened in 1997. Check the signs and the operator's map for the route.
Tip: Follow the line colors in the subways.
The subways under the square
The single vestibule is linked with the subways under Krestyanskaya Zastava Square, which has several exits. Look at the exit signs. Check which exit leads to your destination.
Tip: Use the subway signs rather than crossing the road.
The first stage of the Lyublinsky radius
The station opened on 28 December 1995 together with Chkalovskaya, Rimskaya and other stations of the radius, and the neighboring Dubrovka opened later, in 1999. Check the Metro operator's pages for the line's history.
Tip: Read about the radius before you ride.
Atmosphere
The deep hall is bright and echoing, with long escalators moving a steady flow of commuters between the platform and the vestibule and a gleam of metal and stone along the hall. The sounds are trains, announcements and the hum of the escalators.
Residents of the south-east, commuters connecting to the purple line and visitors to the Taganka area use the station, and it is busiest at the weekday rush hours, calmer mid-morning and in the evening.
History of Krestyanskaya Zastava Metro Station
The Krestyanskaya Zastava station opened on 28 December 1995 as part of the first stage of the Lyublinsky radius of the Metro. It is a deep tri-vault, wall-columned station at a depth of about 47 meters, designed by the architects Nikolay Shumakov and Nataliya Shurygina, with a Peasant Labor theme, and it has one vestibule linked to the subways under the square.
In 1997 a transfer was opened between the vestibule and Proletarskaya of the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line. The neighboring Dubrovka station, identical in design, was opened later, on 11 December 1999, after construction problems with frozen ground.
Dates and details should be checked against the Metro operator’s official sources, and this history is shorter than requested because few facts could be verified; the full list of artists of the mosaics was not verified.
Tickets and Booking for Krestyanskaya Zastava Metro Station
Fares. The fare is the same for any length of ride and any number of transfers within the central zone, and sources give the price of one trip at a budget price level (₽) depending on the payment method, with a prepaid Troika card cheaper than a single ticket; because prices change, check the current tariff on the operator’s site mosmetro.ru. Troika cards and tickets can be bought at ticket offices and ticket machines in Metro vestibules, and one guide notes that the machines may take only cash.
Payment. Contactless bank cards and smartphone payment are accepted at turnstiles, but some foreign cards may not work, and your country’s sanctions rules may restrict some payment services, so check this yourself; a Troika card topped up with rubles is the most reliable option. Rush hours are the weekday mornings and evenings, when the station is busy.
Plan and Book
How to Get to Krestyanskaya Zastava Metro Station
Take the lime Line 10 to Krestyanskaya Zastava, between Rimskaya and Dubrovka, or transfer from Proletarskaya on the purple Line 7. The vestibule leads to the subways under Krestyanskaya Zastava Square.
- By taxi: ask for Krestyanskaya Zastava Square.
- By Metro: Rimskaya, one stop toward Fiztekh, links to Ploshchad Ilyicha.
- Orientation: follow the line colors and exit signs in the subways.
Accessibility
The deep station has long escalators and subways; lifts and step-free routes were not verified, so check mosmetro.ru or ask staff before you travel.
Food Nearby
The streets around Krestyanskaya Zastava Square and Taganka have cafes and shops; the exact venues were not verified. See the Moscow Food Tour: Russian Cuisine and Local Specialties itinerary.
What to Bring
Bring a charged phone with a map and cash in rubles for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Krestyanskaya Zastava Metro Station
The platform hall
The hall of marble and aluminum with a train arriving.
Best time: Mid-morning, outside rush hour.
The column ends
The mosaics at the ends of the columns.
Best time: Off-peak hours.
The escalator hall
The long escalators rising to the vestibule.
Best time: Off-peak hours.
Krestyanskaya Zastava Square above
The square and its junction.
Best time: Late afternoon.
Photography Rules
Photography in the Metro is generally allowed for personal use without flash, but tripods and professional filming may need permission; do not block passengers or take photographs of staff.
Family Suitability
Suitable for families as a transit stop, but the escalators are long and the station is busy at rush hour; hold children's hands and keep strollers away from the platform edge. Lifts were not verified.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Look at the column ends for the mosaics rather than the walls.
- Allow extra time for the long escalator ride at this deep station.
- Follow the line colors in the subways to Proletarskaya.
- Travel between the rush hours for calmer corridors.
- Ride one stop to Rimskaya and walk the passages to Ploshchad Ilyicha.
- Combine the station with the Taganka walking route.
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FAQ: Krestyanskaya Zastava Metro Station
When did the station open?
On 28 December 1995.
Which line is it on?
The lime Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya Line, Line 10.
How deep is it?
About 47 meters.
Who designed it?
Nikolay Shumakov and Nataliya Shurygina.
What is the theme?
Peasant Labor, linked to the name Krestyanskaya Zastava.
Can I transfer to the purple line?
Yes, to Proletarskaya, since 1997.
Is it busy?
At weekday rush hours; calmer at other times.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Some foreign cards may not work, so carry cash in rubles; see the fares section for sanctions rules.
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