Myakinino Metro Station opened on 26 December 2009 on the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line, in Krasnogorsk, in the Moscow Oblast, next to the Crocus City Mall. Myakinino Metro Station was the first station of the Metro built outside the city of Moscow.
It was built by the developer of Crocus City, which owns its lobbies, while the Metro runs everything below the escalators. This guide explains the station, how to get there and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Мякинино |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 2009 |
| Architect(s) | Nikolay Shumakov and Galina Moon |
| Address | Mezhdunarodnaya Street 14, Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Krasnogorsk (Moscow Oblast) |
| Interchanges | Myakinino (Line 3 (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya, blue), the station itself, between Volokolamskaya and Strogino, with an entrance from pavilion No. 3 of Crocus City) |
| Opening hours | The Moscow Metro normally runs from early morning until around 1:00 at night, and a map site lists this station as open until 1:00.
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 also fills on days with events and exhibitions at Crocus.
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 Myakinino Metro Station?
Myakinino is the first station of the Moscow Metro built outside the city, in Krasnogorsk, in the Moscow Oblast, close to the oblast’s administrative headquarters and the Crocus City complex.
The station was built with the money of the developer of Crocus City, Crocus Group. The agreement with the city gave the developer the ownership of the lobbies and the entryways, while the Metro controls the part below the escalators. The station was moved into the parking garage of Crocus City Mall, and one entrance is from pavilion No. 3.
It was designed by Nikolay Shumakov and Galina Moon, and opened on 26 December 2009 with the extension to Mitino. It is a practical stop for the Crocus venues; their rules are separate.
Highlights of Myakinino Metro Station
The first station outside Moscow
Myakinino is the first station of the Moscow Metro built outside the city of Moscow, in Krasnogorsk, in the Moscow Oblast.
It lies between Volokolamskaya and Strogino on Line 3.
Tip: Check the destination on the front of the train; Myakinino is one of the last stops on the western side.
Built by a private developer
The station was built with the money of Crocus Group, the developer of Crocus City.
The agreement with the city gave the developer the lobbies and the entryways, while the Metro controls everything below the escalators.
Tip: Follow the signs through the lobbies; they belong to the developer, with its own rules.
Inside the Crocus City complex
The station was relocated into the parking garage of Crocus City Mall.
One entrance is from pavilion No. 3 of Crocus City.
Tip: Check which entrance and which pavilion you need for the venue you are visiting.
A cut-and-cover tunnel
The station was built by the cut-and-cover method, at a shallow depth or at surface level.
The tunnel from Strogino to Myakinino started in the summer of 2008.
Tip: Allow only a short time for the way down to the platform.
Designed by Shumakov and Moon
The architects are given as Nikolay Shumakov and Galina Moon.
The decoration of the hall was not described in the sources found.
Tip: Compare the hall with Strogino, the next station toward the center.
The Crocus venues
Crocus City Mall, Crocus Expo and Crocus City Hall are separate commercial venues, with their own tickets and rules.
They are not part of the station.
Tip: Check the venue's own site for opening hours and entry rules before you go.
Atmosphere
The hall is modern and busy, with the light of the shopping complex above and the sound of trains arriving below. The lobbies lead straight into the Crocus complex.
Shoppers, staff and visitors of the exhibitions and the events, and residents of Krasnogorsk and Mitino, use the station, and it is busiest at rush hours and on event days.
It is calm in the middle of the morning on weekdays and late in the evening.
History of Myakinino Metro Station
In the 2000s the Moscow Metro extended the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line from Strogino to Mitino. The original plan of the Strogino–Mitino extension did not include Myakinino.
The developer of the Crocus City complex, Crocus Group, proposed a partnership with the city: a station on its land, built with its money. The agreement gave the ownership of the lobbies and the entryways to the developer, while the Metro controls everything below the escalators. As part of the partnership, the station was relocated into the parking garage of Crocus City Mall.
The construction of the tunnel from Strogino, which had been the end of the line, started in the summer of 2008. The station was built by the cut-and-cover method, at a shallow depth or at surface level, and designed by Nikolay Shumakov and Galina Moon.
Myakinino opened on 26 December 2009, with the extension to Mitino, and it was the first station of the Moscow Metro built outside the city of Moscow, in Krasnogorsk, in the Moscow Oblast.
Today Myakinino is a working stop on Line 3, between Volokolamskaya and Strogino, with an entrance from pavilion No. 3 of Crocus City.
Tickets and Booking for Myakinino 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 (₽). Whether the same fares apply at this station outside Moscow was not verified. 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 days with events at Crocus.
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 Myakinino Metro Station
Myakinino is in Krasnogorsk, in the Moscow Oblast, at the Crocus City complex; a map site gives the address as Mezhdunarodnaya Street 14.
- Metro: Myakinino (Line 3, Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya, blue), between Volokolamskaya and Strogino.
One entrance is from pavilion No. 3 of Crocus City. The other exits and the walking times were not verified. From the center, take Line 3 toward Mitino and check the destination on the front of the train. Buses and taxis can drop you at the Crocus complex.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The station is shallow or at surface level, but the availability of lifts, ramps and step-free access, in the lobbies and on the platforms, was not verified. The lobbies belong to the developer, so ask there as well. Contact the Metro or check mosmetro.ru before traveling if you need step-free access or assistance.
Food Nearby
The Crocus City Mall has cafes and restaurants, and there are shops around the complex. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a map or a navigation app, since the Crocus complex is large, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Photography Rules
Photography rules in the station and in the lobbies were not confirmed. The lobbies belong to a private developer, so its rules may apply there. 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 visiting the shopping and exhibition complex. It is shallow, with fewer escalators, but busy at rush hours and on event days, so keep children close and away from the platform edge. Strollers may need a lift, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Check which Crocus pavilion you need before you choose an exit; the entrance from pavilion No. 3 is one of several.
- Remember that the lobbies belong to a private developer, with its own rules, while the Metro runs the part below the escalators.
- Check the destination on the front of the train; Line 3 runs on past Myakinino toward Mitino.
- Check the venue's own site for events; the station fills on event days.
- Do not count on the station to be inside Moscow for city services; it is in Krasnogorsk, in the Moscow Oblast.
- Come in mid-morning on a weekday for the quietest platform.
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FAQ: Myakinino Metro Station
When did Myakinino open?
On 26 December 2009, with the extension of Line 3 to Mitino.
Is Myakinino in Moscow?
No. It is in Krasnogorsk, in the Moscow Oblast, and was the first Metro station built outside the city.
Who owns the station?
The developer, Crocus Group, owns the lobbies and entryways; the Metro controls everything below the escalators.
Which line is it on?
Line 3, the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line, in blue, between Volokolamskaya and Strogino.
Who designed it?
Nikolay Shumakov and Galina Moon.
Do I need a ticket to see it?
Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.
Is it next to Crocus City Mall?
Yes; the station was relocated into the parking garage of the mall, and one entrance is from pavilion No. 3.
How long do I need?
About 10 minutes to see the hall.
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