The Kutuzovskaya Metro Station is on the Filyovskaya Line, Line 4, in the Dorogomilovo district, and it is notable for being a surface station: it was the first permanent grade-level station of the Moscow Metro, part of a cost-saving experiment. It stands on Kutuzovsky Prospekt, which crosses over the station about halfway along its length.
The station has side platforms on a curving layout, and a large part of both platforms is covered by the avenue above. An out-of-station transfer leads to the Kutuzovskaya station of the Moscow Central Circle. This guide explains what makes the station unusual, how the transfer works, what lies around Kutuzovsky Prospekt, how fares and payment work for tourists, and when the station is calm.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Кутузовская |
|---|---|
| Address | Kutuzovsky Prospekt, Dorogomilovo district, Moscow |
| District | Dorogomilovo |
| Interchanges | Kutuzovskaya (Line 4, light blue (Filyovskaya), the station itself, a surface station crossed by Kutuzovsky Prospekt) Kutuzovskaya (Line 14, Moscow Central Circle, an out-of-station transfer to the circle station of the same name) Kievskaya (Line 4, light blue, the nearest big hub toward the city center, reached by the Filyovskaya Line) |
| 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 busier. The platforms are open-air, so winter wind and summer sun are part of the visit. |
| Last updated | October 9, 2026 |
Why Visit Kutuzovskaya Metro Station?
The station is an unusual piece of Metro history: the first permanent grade-level station, built as an experiment in saving costs, with side platforms and a curved layout that differ from the deep marble halls of the center. A large part of both platforms is covered by Kutuzovsky Prospekt, which crosses over the station midway.
It is also a useful gateway to Kutuzovsky Prospekt, the avenue of the Borodino Panorama and the Triumphal Arch, and a link to the Moscow Central Circle. Because it is open-air, the platforms feel quite different from the underground stations, with daylight and wind. The station is free to see with a fare.
How Kutuzovskaya Metro Station Is Laid Out
The station is a surface station with two side platforms on a curving layout, rather than a central island platform, and the avenue Kutuzovsky Prospekt passes over it about midway along its length, covering a large percentage of both platforms.
The Moscow Central Circle station of the same name is reached by an out-of-station transfer, meaning you leave one station and walk to the other. The previous station toward Kuntsevskaya is Fili and the next toward the center is Studencheskaya, with Kievskaya beyond, at the Kiev railway terminal. Follow the signs for the transfer, and check a map for the exits to the avenue.
Highlights of Kutuzovskaya Metro Station
The first permanent grade-level station
Kutuzovskaya was the first permanent grade-level Metro station, part of a cost-cutting experiment that was ultimately limited by Moscow's harsh climate. Look at the open-air platforms and the contrast with underground halls. Check the weather, since the platforms are exposed.
Tip: Dress for the weather, since there is no deep hall to shelter in.
The curved side platforms
The station has side platforms and a curving layout, both unusual features on the Moscow Metro. Look along the curve from the platform end. Check which platform you need, since each serves one direction.
Tip: Read the direction signs before choosing a platform.
Kutuzovsky Prospekt overhead
The avenue crosses over the station midway, covering a large share of both platforms, so the station is partly roofed by the road. Look up from the covered section. Check the noise of the traffic above.
Tip: Stand in the covered section to see the road overhead.
The Moscow Central Circle transfer
An out-of-station transfer leads to the Kutuzovskaya station of the Moscow Central Circle, which runs between Luzhniki and Moskva-City. Check the signs and allow time for the walk.
Tip: Use the circle to reach Moscow City quickly.
The gateway to Kutuzovsky Prospekt
The avenue leads to sights such as the Borodino Battle Panorama Museum, a short distance away. See the Borodino Battle Panorama Museum Moscow guide. Check the walking route on a map.
Tip: Combine the station with the panorama museum.
The Filyovskaya Line above ground
Most stations on the western part of the Filyovskaya Line are above ground, and the line crosses the Moskva River on a bridge near Kievskaya. Check the view from the train on the way.
Tip: Sit by the window for the open-air sections.
Atmosphere
Daylight and wind sweep the open platforms, with the long roar of traffic from Kutuzovsky Prospekt above and trains curving in from either side. The sounds are announcements, the road and the clatter of trains.
Commuters and residents of the western districts use the station, and it is busiest at the weekday rush hours. Mid-morning and the evening after the rush are calmer. In winter the platforms are cold and exposed, and in summer they are bright and open.
History of Kutuzovskaya Metro Station
Kutuzovskaya on the Filyovskaya Line was the first permanent grade-level station of the Moscow Metro, part of a cost-cutting experiment that was ultimately limited by Moscow’s harsh climate. The Filyovskaya Line grew out of the original Kiev branch, whose bridge over the Moskva River, built in 1937, was the first above-ground section of the Metro.
The station has side platforms on a curving layout, and Kutuzovsky Prospekt crosses over it midway along its length. An out-of-station transfer connects it to the Moscow Central Circle station of the same name, which opened to passengers with the circle on 10 September 2016.
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 station’s opening year and architects were not verified, so those fields are left empty.
Tickets and Booking for Kutuzovskaya 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, and the platforms are calmer at other times.
Plan and Book
How to Get to Kutuzovskaya Metro Station
Take the Filyovskaya Line (Line 4, light blue) to Kutuzovskaya, between Fili and Studencheskaya, or the Moscow Central Circle (Line 14) to its station of the same name and use the out-of-station transfer.
- By taxi: ask for Kutuzovskaya Metro on Kutuzovsky Prospekt.
- On foot: the Borodino Battle Panorama Museum is on the same avenue.
- Orientation: look for the avenue crossing over the station.
Accessibility
The station is at ground level with an out-of-station transfer on foot; accessibility facilities such as lifts and ramps were not verified, so check mosmetro.ru or ask staff before you travel.
Food Nearby
Kutuzovsky Prospekt and the streets around Kievskaya 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 warm layer in cold months for the open platforms, a charged phone with a map, and cash in rubles for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Kutuzovskaya Metro Station
The curved platform
The long curve of the side platform with a train arriving.
Best time: Mid-morning.
Under Kutuzovsky Prospekt
The covered section of the platform below the avenue.
Best time: Off-peak hours.
The station from the avenue bridge
The open station seen from above.
Best time: Late afternoon.
The train on the open section
A Filyovskaya Line train in daylight.
Best time: Golden hour.
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 part of a ride along the western line, though the platforms are open to the weather and the transfer is on foot; keep strollers away from the platform edge. Lifts were not verified.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Dress for the weather, since the platforms are open-air.
- Check the direction signs, since each side platform serves one direction.
- Use the circle transfer to reach Moscow City.
- Combine the station with the Borodino Battle Panorama Museum on the same avenue.
- Look up from the covered part of the platform to see the avenue above.
- Compare it with a deep marble station on the Metro tour itinerary.
Explore Nearby Kutuzovskaya Metro Station
Sights near Kutuzovskaya Metro Station
Borodino Battle Panorama Museum Moscowabout 750 m away (~12 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Only Love Is Above Observation Deck Moscowabout 1.0 km away (~17 min walk) · typical visit: 45–90 minutesMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PANORAMA360 Moscowabout 1.1 km away (~18 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Metro stations near Kutuzovskaya Metro Station
Luzhniki MCC Stationabout 2.7 km awayMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Mezhdunarodnaya Metro Stationabout 900 m away (~15 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Train stations and river piers near Kutuzovskaya Metro Station
Kievsky Railway Terminalabout 2.1 km awayMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near Kutuzovskaya Metro Station
KU: Ramen Izakaya Barabout 800 m away (~13 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Kutuzovskaya Metro Station
Is it an underground station?
No; it is a surface station, the first permanent grade-level Metro station.
What is unusual about it?
Side platforms, a curved layout and an avenue crossing overhead.
Which line is it on?
The light blue Filyovskaya Line, Line 4.
Can I transfer to the Moscow Central Circle?
Yes, by an out-of-station transfer.
Which stations are next to it?
Fili and Studencheskaya on the Filyovskaya Line.
Is it near the Borodino Panorama?
Yes, the museum is on Kutuzovsky Prospekt, a short distance away.
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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