Novatorskaya Metro Station opened in 2021 on the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line, the Big Circle, on Novatorov Street in the south-west of Moscow. Novatorskaya Metro Station transfer options include a link to the Troitskaya Line station of the same name, which opened in 2024 as the northern end of that line.
The sources found give few details about the Big Circle station’s depth and decoration, so this guide sticks to what is verified: its history, its connections and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Новаторская |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 2021 |
| Address | Novatorov Street, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Obruchevsky |
| Interchanges | Novatorskaya (Line 11 (Bolshaya Koltsevaya), the station itself, between Vorontsovskaya and Prospekt Vernadskogo) Novatorskaya (Troitskaya Line, linked by 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 transfer 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 Novatorskaya Metro Station?
Novatorskaya is a practical interchange in the south-west of Moscow. It is a station of the Big Circle, the third circle line of the Metro, which opened on 7 December 2021 between Vorontsovskaya and Prospekt Vernadskogo.
Since 2024 a transfer has linked it to the Troitskaya Line, the newer line that runs south-west toward the district of Troitsk, which has Novatorskaya as its northern end.
The Troitskaya station lies at the junction of Leninsky Avenue and Novatorov Street, which gives the station its name. The station is mainly of use to visitors staying in the south-west, and its decoration was not described in the sources found.
Highlights of Novatorskaya Metro Station
A station of the Big Circle
Novatorskaya is a station of the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line, the third circle line of the Metro, which runs outside the older Circle Line.
It opened on 7 December 2021, together with other stations of the western arc.
Tip: Check the line map to see the full circle, which was completed on 1 March 2023.
The Troitskaya Line transfer
A transfer links the Big Circle station with Novatorskaya on the Troitskaya Line, which opened on Moscow City Day in 2024.
The Troitskaya station opened on 7 September 2024, as part of the first segment of the line, between Novatorskaya and Tyutchevskaya.
Tip: Check the line names and colors before you start the transfer, since both stations share a name.
Named for Novatorov Street
The Troitskaya station lies at the intersection of Leninsky Avenue and Novatorov Street, which gives the name to both stations.
The Big Circle station is on Novatorov Street.
Tip: Look for the street name on signs and maps to find the right exit.
Between Vorontsovskaya and Prospekt Vernadskogo
On the Big Circle, the station lies between Vorontsovskaya to the south and Prospekt Vernadskogo to the north.
Vorontsovskaya is a shallow station about 23 meters deep, close to Kaluzhskaya.
Tip: Ride to Prospekt Vernadskogo if you want to change to the Sokolnicheskaya Line.
Open until about 1:00
Map data show the station open until 1:00 at night, in line with the rest of the Metro.
The exact first and last train times were not confirmed.
Tip: Check mosmetro.ru for the last train before a late evening trip.
A station of the south-west
The station serves the residential districts of the south-west, on Leninsky Avenue, away from the usual tourist routes.
The sights of the area were not verified.
Tip: Check a map for sights nearby, since the walking times were not verified.
Atmosphere
The platform is modern and bright, with a steady flow of commuters between the trains and the transfer. The sound is trains and announcements, and the light is even and clean.
Residents of the south-west of the city change here between the Big Circle and the Troitskaya Line, and visitors are few. It feels like a working interchange rather than a destination.
It is busiest at rush hours, and calm in the middle of the day on weekdays and late in the evening.
History of Novatorskaya Metro Station
The Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line, the Big Circle, was planned as a third circle line outside the existing Circle Line. Its first section opened on 26 February 2018, and the western arc of the circle was built in the early 2020s.
Novatorskaya opened on 7 December 2021, as part of the section between Mnyovniki and Kakhovskaya, between Vorontsovskaya and Prospekt Vernadskogo. It is on Novatorov Street, in the south-west of the city.
The remaining stations of the Big Circle opened on 1 March 2023.
In 2024 the Troitskaya Line was opened, with Novatorskaya as its northern terminus. Its station of the same name opened on 7 September 2024, and a transfer to the Big Circle station opened on Moscow City Day of the same year.
The Troitskaya station lies at the intersection of Leninsky Avenue and Novatorov Street, in the Obruchevsky District, which gives the name to both stations.
Today the two stations form a working interchange in the south-west of the city. Details of the architects and decoration of the Big Circle station should be checked.
Tickets and Booking for Novatorskaya Metro Station
There is no ticket for the stations themselves; entering needs a Metro fare. Reports on 2026 fares differ: budget-level (₽) for a single ride with a Troika card, slightly higher with a contactless bank card and higher for a 90-minute fare, while some sources still give lower fares. 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.
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 Novatorskaya Metro Station
Novatorskaya is in the south-west of Moscow, on Novatorov Street, near Leninsky Avenue.
- Line 11: Novatorskaya (Bolshaya Koltsevaya), between Vorontsovskaya and Prospekt Vernadskogo.
- Troitskaya Line: Novatorskaya, linked by a transfer.
The exit details and the walking times to any sights were not verified. A taxi can drop you on Novatorov Street or Leninsky Avenue.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The depth of the Big Circle station and the availability of lifts and step-free access were not verified. Contact the Metro or check mosmetro.ru before traveling if you need step-free access or assistance.
Food Nearby
Leninsky Avenue and the streets of the south-west have shops, cafes and fast food outlets typical of a residential district. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a map or a navigation app for the transfer, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Novatorskaya Metro Station
Big Circle platform hall
The modern platform hall of the Line 11 station, subject to the Metro's photography rules.
Best time: Late evening or mid-morning, when the platform is quieter
Photography Rules
Photography rules in the stations were not confirmed. Taking photographs on the platform is common, but tripods and flash can be restricted, and the stations are busy at rush hours, so stand clear of the platform edge. Drone rules in Moscow are strict and change.
Family Suitability
The stations are a plain modern interchange rather than a family destination. They are busy at rush hours, so keep children close and away from the platform edge. Strollers need the escalator or a lift, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Check the line before you transfer; the two Novatorskaya stations are on the Big Circle and the Troitskaya Line.
- Look for the street name Novatorov on signs, since the stations take their names from it.
- Do not expect a decorated showpiece; the station's interest is its place in the south-west network.
- Use the Big Circle to travel between districts without passing through the center.
- Ride to Prospekt Vernadskogo if you need to change to the Sokolnicheskaya Line.
- Visit between rush hours so you can look around in peace.
Explore Nearby Novatorskaya Metro Station
Sights near Novatorskaya Metro Station
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Metro stations near Novatorskaya Metro Station
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FAQ: Novatorskaya Metro Station
When did Novatorskaya open?
The Big Circle station opened on 7 December 2021, and the Troitskaya Line station on 7 September 2024.
Which line is it on?
Line 11, the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line, between Vorontsovskaya and Prospekt Vernadskogo, and the Troitskaya Line.
Is there a transfer?
Yes, to Novatorskaya on the Troitskaya Line, which opened on Moscow City Day in 2024.
Why is it called Novatorskaya?
After Novatorov Street, at the intersection with Leninsky Avenue.
How deep is it?
The depth of the Big Circle station was not confirmed in the sources found.
Do I need a ticket to see it?
Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.
Is it a tourist station?
No, it is a working interchange, and its decoration was not described in the sources found.
How long do I need?
About 5 minutes to see the station, longer for the transfer.
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