Oktyabrskoye Pole Metro Station opened on 30 December 1972 on the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line, in the Shchukino District of Moscow. Oktyabrskoye Pole Metro Station was the northern end of the line for exactly three years, until the extension to Planernaya.
Its pillars are coated with aluminum, and its grey marble walls carry anodized aluminum artworks. An out-of-station transfer leads to the Moscow Central Circle. This guide explains the design, the transfer and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Октябрьское Поле |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1972 |
| Architect(s) | Nina Aleshina and L. Zaitseva |
| Address | Narodnogo Opolcheniya Street, Shchukino District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Shchukino |
| Interchanges | Oktyabrskoye Pole (Line 7 (Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya, purple), the station itself, between Shchukinskaya and Polezhayevskaya) Panfilovskaya (Line 14 (Moscow Central Circle), an out-of-station transfer) |
| Opening hours | The Moscow Metro normally runs from early morning until around 1:00 at night, and the station is 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 commuters fill the platform and the passages.
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 Oktyabrskoye Pole Metro Station?
Oktyabrskoye Pole is a station of the Krasnopresnensky radius of 1972, designed by Nina Aleshina and L. Zaitseva in the design called the new centipede, the Novaya Sorokonozhka. Its polygonal pillars are coated with aluminum.
The walls are faced with bright-grey marble and decorated with anodized aluminum artworks by the artists Bodnieks and Rysin, which makes the hall brighter and more decorated than the plain stations of the 1960s.
For exactly three years it was the northern terminus of the line, until the extension to Planernaya opened in 1975. An out-of-station transfer leads to Panfilovskaya on the Moscow Central Circle. The depth is given as 11 meters in one source and 9 meters in another.
Highlights of Oktyabrskoye Pole Metro Station
The new centipede design
The station is built in the design called the Novaya Sorokonozhka, the new centipede, with pillars and three spans.
It is a typical design of the early 1970s.
Tip: Look along the rows of pillars from the middle of the platform.
Aluminum-coated pillars
The polygonal pillars are coated with aluminum.
The metal gives the hall a light, modern look in contrast with the marble.
Tip: Look at the reflections on the pillars under the lamps.
Anodized aluminum artworks
The bright-grey marble walls are decorated with anodized aluminum artworks by the artists Bodnieks and Rysin.
They are the main decoration of the station.
Tip: Look along the walls behind the pillars for the metal panels.
Terminus for three years
The station opened on 30 December 1972 as the northern end of the Krasnopresnensky radius.
The line was extended to Planernaya, 9.6 kilometers away, on 30 December 1975.
Tip: Check the destination on the front of the train; Line 7 runs on to Planernaya.
A name from the old field
The name comes from a nearby locality, first known as Voyennoye Pole, the Military Field, and from 1922 as Oktyabrskoye Pole, the October Field.
The station is in the Shchukino District.
Tip: Look at an old map of the area to see the field.
Transfer to the MCC
An out-of-station transfer leads to Panfilovskaya on the Moscow Central Circle, between Zorge and Streshnevo.
The MCC is a surface railway with its own rules.
Tip: Check the walking route to the MCC platform on a map before you go up.
Atmosphere
The hall is bright and orderly, with metal-coated pillars, grey marble walls and the sound of trains arriving. The platform is busy with commuters.
Residents of the Shchukino District, commuters and travelers changing to the Moscow Central Circle use the station, and it is busy at rush hours.
It is calm in the middle of the morning on weekdays and late in the evening.
History of Oktyabrskoye Pole Metro Station
In the early 1970s the Moscow Metro built a new radius to the north-west of the city, the Krasnopresnensky radius, to serve the new residential areas. It opened on 30 December 1972, from Barrikadnaya to Oktyabrskoye Pole, 7.2 kilometers long.
Oktyabrskoye Pole was the northern end of the radius for exactly three years. It was designed by Nina Aleshina and L. Zaitseva, in the design called the new centipede, with polygonal pillars coated with aluminum and bright-grey marble walls decorated with anodized aluminum artworks by the artists Bodnieks and Rysin. The depth is given as 11 meters in one source and 9 meters in another.
The station is named after a nearby locality, first known as Voyennoye Pole, the Military Field, and from 1922 as Oktyabrskoye Pole, the October Field.
On 30 December 1975 the line was extended from Oktyabrskoye Pole to Planernaya, 9.6 kilometers away, through Shchukinskaya, Tushinskaya and Skhodnenskaya, and the station became a stop in the middle of the northern section.
Later the Moscow Central Circle opened, with a station called Panfilovskaya, and an out-of-station transfer now links it with the Metro station.
Today Oktyabrskoye Pole is a working stop on Line 7, between Shchukinskaya and Polezhayevskaya.
Tickets and Booking for Oktyabrskoye Pole 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 (₽). 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.
- MCC: the Moscow Central Circle has its own fare rules, which were not verified here.
- Rush hours: the station is 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 Oktyabrskoye Pole Metro Station
Oktyabrskoye Pole is in the Shchukino District, in the north-west of Moscow; a map site gives the address as Narodnogo Opolcheniya Street.
- Metro: Oktyabrskoye Pole (Line 7, Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya, purple), between Shchukinskaya and Polezhayevskaya.
- MCC: Panfilovskaya (Line 14, Moscow Central Circle), an out-of-station transfer.
The exit details, the route to the MCC platform and the walking times were not verified. Check the destination on the front of the train; Line 7 runs from Planernaya in the north-west to Kotelniki in the south-east. Buses and taxis can drop you on the streets nearby.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The station is shallow, about 9 to 11 meters down, but the availability of lifts and step-free access, at the station and on the transfer to the MCC, was not verified. Contact the Metro or check mosmetro.ru before traveling if you need step-free access or assistance.
Food Nearby
Narodnogo Opolcheniya Street and the streets of the district have cafes, fast food outlets 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 transfer to the MCC, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Oktyabrskoye Pole Metro Station
Along the aluminum-coated pillars
The row of polygonal pillars coated with aluminum, with the grey marble walls and the anodized artworks behind.
Best time: Late evening or mid-morning, when the platform is quieter
Photography Rules
Photography rules in the station were not confirmed. Taking photographs of the hall is common, but 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 living in or visiting the district. It is shallow, but busy at rush hours, so keep children close and away from the platform edge. Strollers may need a lift, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Look for the anodized aluminum artworks on the grey marble walls behind the pillars.
- Check the walking route to the MCC platform at Panfilovskaya on a map before you go up.
- Do not confuse the MCC station, Panfilovskaya, with the Metro station; they have different names.
- Check the destination on the front of the train; Line 7 runs on past the station to Planernaya.
- Ride one stop to Shchukinskaya to compare two stations of the 1970s.
- Come in mid-morning on a weekday for the quietest platform.
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FAQ: Oktyabrskoye Pole Metro Station
When did Oktyabrskoye Pole open?
On 30 December 1972, as the northern end of the Krasnopresnensky radius.
Was it the end of the line?
Yes, for exactly three years, until the extension to Planernaya in 1975.
Why is it called Oktyabrskoye Pole?
After a nearby locality, first known as the Military Field and from 1922 as the October Field.
Who designed it?
Nina Aleshina and L. Zaitseva.
What does the hall look like?
It has polygonal pillars coated with aluminum and grey marble walls decorated with anodized aluminum artworks.
Do I need a ticket to see it?
Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.
Can I change to the Moscow Central Circle?
Yes, by an out-of-station transfer to Panfilovskaya, which has its own fare rules.
How long do I need?
About 10 minutes to see the hall.
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