Marksistskaya Metro Station opened on 30 December 1979 on the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line, about 60 meters under Taganka Square in the center of Moscow. Marksistskaya Metro Station was the deepest station of the Metro from 1979 to 1987, and is named after Marksistskaya Street.
A direct escalator leads from the end of its hall to Taganskaya on the Ring Line, and a transfer leads to Taganskaya on Line 7. This guide explains the junction, the depth and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Марксистская |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1979 |
| Architect(s) | Nina Aleshina and Vadim Volovich |
| Address | Taganka Square and Marksistskaya Street, Tagansky District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Tagansky |
| Interchanges | Marksistskaya (Line 8 (Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya, yellow), the station itself, between Tretyakovskaya and Ploshchad Ilyicha, with an underground vestibule at Taganka Square) Taganskaya (Line 5 (Koltsevaya, brown), a transfer by a direct escalator from the end of the hall) Taganskaya (Line 7 (Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya, purple), a transfer) |
| Opening hours | The Moscow Metro normally runs from early morning until around 1:00 at night, and the stations are 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, when the platforms and the transfers are crowded.
The stations work in every season, so they are a good stop on a cold or wet day. |
| Last updated | October 6, 2026 |
Why Visit Marksistskaya Metro Station?
Marksistskaya is one of the deepest stations of the Metro: about 60 meters underground, and the deepest of all from 1979 to 1987. It is a deep column station with three vaults, designed by Nina Aleshina and Vadim Volovich, and the ride on the escalators is long.
It opened with the first section of the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line, which ran from Marksistskaya to Novogireyevo, and for six years the station was the western end of the line, until the extension to Tretyakovskaya in 1986.
It is also part of a three-station transfer point at Taganka Square: a direct escalator leads to Taganskaya on the Ring Line, and another station of the same name stands on Line 7.
How Marksistskaya Metro Station Is Laid Out
Marksistskaya is one of three stations that form a busy transfer point at Taganka Square.
- Marksistskaya (Line 8, yellow): the deepest of the three, about 60 meters underground, with an underground vestibule at the square.
- Taganskaya (Line 5, brown): reached by a direct escalator from the end of the Marksistskaya hall.
- Taganskaya (Line 7, purple): linked to the others; three staircases were built into the northern wall of its hall in 1979.
Follow the signs and the line colors, and leave extra time at rush hours, since the escalators are long and the passages crowded.
Highlights of Marksistskaya Metro Station
Once the deepest station
Marksistskaya is about 60 meters underground, and was the deepest station of the Moscow Metro from 1979 to 1987.
It is a deep column station with three vaults.
Tip: Allow time for the long escalator ride between the street and the platform.
A direct escalator to the Ring Line
A direct escalator leads from the end of the Marksistskaya hall to Taganskaya on the Koltsevaya Line.
The Ring Line station is about 53 meters deep.
Tip: Look for the escalator at the end of the hall, rather than leaving the station.
A three-station transfer point
Marksistskaya, Taganskaya on Line 5 and Taganskaya on Line 7 form one busy junction.
In 1979 three staircases were built into the northern wall of the Line 7 hall for the link.
Tip: Follow the line colors, and leave extra time at rush hours.
The western end of Line 8
The station opened with the first section of the line, to Novogireyevo, and was the western end of the line until 1986.
It is now the second station from the end, after Tretyakovskaya.
Tip: Check the destination on the front of the train before you board.
An underground vestibule at Taganka Square
The vestibule is underground, at Taganka Square, where Taganskaya Street and Marksistskaya Street join.
Subways lead to both sides of Marksistskaya Street and to the open plaza.
Tip: Check the exit signs before you go up.
Designed by Aleshina and Volovich
The architects of the underground part are given as Nina Aleshina and Vadim Volovich.
The decoration of the hall was not described in detail in the sources found.
Tip: Compare the hall with Tretyakovskaya, the next station toward the west.
Atmosphere
The hall is very deep and calm, with the long hum of the escalators and the footsteps of commuters. The sound is trains, announcements and the rolling of luggage.
Residents of the south-east of the center, office workers and travelers changing lines use the station, and it is a busy junction at rush hours.
It is calm in the middle of the morning on weekdays and late in the evening.
History of Marksistskaya Metro Station
In the late 1970s the Moscow Metro built a new line to the east, the Kalininskaya line, later the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line. Its first section, from Marksistskaya to Novogireyevo, 11.4 kilometers long, opened on 30 December 1979.
Marksistskaya is a deep column station with three vaults, about 60 meters underground, in the Tagansky District. It was designed by Nina Aleshina and Vadim Volovich, and is named after Marksistskaya Street. It was the deepest station of the Metro from 1979 to 1987.
The station was built as a transfer point. A direct escalator leads from the end of its hall to Taganskaya on the Koltsevaya Line, and a passage leads to Taganskaya on the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line, in whose hall three staircases were built into the northern wall in 1979.
Its vestibule is underground, at Taganka Square, where Taganskaya Street and Marksistskaya Street join, with subways to both sides of Marksistskaya Street.
For six years, Marksistskaya was the western end of the line. On 25 January 1986 the line was extended to Tretyakovskaya, 1.7 kilometers to the west, and the station became a stop in the middle of the eastern section.
Today it is a working stop on Line 8, part of one of the busiest junctions of the south-east of the center.
Tickets and Booking for Marksistskaya Metro Station
There is no ticket for the stations themselves; 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 stations are busiest in the morning and evening on weekdays, and the transfers are crowded.
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 Marksistskaya Metro Station
Marksistskaya is in the Tagansky District, in the center of Moscow, at Taganka Square, where Taganskaya Street and Marksistskaya Street join.
- Metro: Marksistskaya (Line 8, Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya, yellow), between Tretyakovskaya and Ploshchad Ilyicha.
- Transfers: Taganskaya (Line 5, brown), by a direct escalator, and Taganskaya (Line 7, purple).
The vestibule is underground, with subways to both sides of Marksistskaya Street. The exit details and the walking times were not verified. Taxis can drop you on the streets around the square.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The station is very deep, about 60 meters down, and reached by long escalators, and the availability of lifts and step-free access, at the station and on the transfers, was not verified. Contact the Metro or check mosmetro.ru before traveling if you need step-free access or assistance.
Food Nearby
Taganka Square, Taganskaya Street and the streets of the Tagansky District have cafes, restaurants 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 transfers, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Marksistskaya Metro Station
The escalators
The long escalators that lead down to the 60-meter-deep hall, seen from the top.
Best time: Mid-morning, outside rush hours
The platform hall
The deep column hall seen from one end of the platform.
Best time: Late evening or mid-morning, when the platform is quieter
Photography Rules
Photography rules in the stations were not confirmed. Taking photographs of the halls is common, but tripods and flash can be restricted, and the platforms and the transfers are busy at rush hours, so stand clear of the platform edge. Drone rules in Moscow are strict, especially in the center, and change.
Family Suitability
The stations are a practical stop for families in the center, but very deep, with long escalators and busy passages at rush hours. Keep children close, hold the handrail, and stay away from the platform edge. Strollers need a lift, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Use the direct escalator at the end of the hall to reach the Ring Line station, instead of leaving through the vestibule.
- Check the line color before a transfer: brown for the Ring Line and purple for Line 7.
- Hold the handrail on the escalators; the ride down to 60 meters is long.
- Leave extra time at rush hours; this is a busy three-station transfer point.
- Check the destination on the front of the train, since Line 8 runs east from here.
- Come in mid-morning on a weekday for the quietest platform.
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FAQ: Marksistskaya Metro Station
When did Marksistskaya open?
On 30 December 1979, with the first section of the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line.
How deep is it?
About 60 meters; it was the deepest station of the Metro from 1979 to 1987.
Which line is it on?
Line 8, the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line, in yellow, between Tretyakovskaya and Ploshchad Ilyicha.
Can I change to the Ring Line?
Yes, to Taganskaya, by a direct escalator from the end of the hall.
Who designed it?
Nina Aleshina and Vadim Volovich.
Do I need a ticket to see it?
Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.
Why is it called Marksistskaya?
After Marksistskaya Street, in the Tagansky District.
How long do I need?
About 10 minutes to see the hall, more for the escalator ride.
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