Park Pobedy Metro Station is the deepest in Moscow, about 84 meters underground, and serves Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill. Park Pobedy Metro Station deepest-in-the-city status comes with escalators about 126 meters long, a ride of roughly three minutes.
The two platform halls end in murals by Zurab Tsereteli, one on the war of 1812 and one on the Second World War. The station opened in 2003 and is a cross-platform interchange between Line 3 and Line 8. This guide explains what to look for, how long the descent takes and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Парк Победы |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 2003 |
| Address | Kutuzovsky Prospect, Victory Park, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Dorogomilovo |
| Interchanges | Park Pobedy (Line 3 (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya, dark blue), the station itself, between Kiyevskaya and Slavyansky Bulvar) Park Pobedy (Line 8 (Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya, yellow), a cross-platform interchange) |
| 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, and the escalators and platforms fill on days when events take place in Victory Park.
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 Park Pobedy Metro Station?
The station is a piece of engineering in its own right. At about 84 meters underground it is the deepest station in the Moscow Metro and, by mean depth, the fifth deepest in the world.
The escalators are about 126 meters long, with around 740 steps, and the ride takes about three minutes. For some years they were the longest continuous escalators in the world.
At the ends of the two platform halls, murals by Zurab Tsereteli show the war of 1812 and the Second World War, which fits the station’s position near Victory Park and the Borodino museum. It is also the stop for the Victory Museum and Poklonnaya Hill.
How Park Pobedy Metro Station Is Laid Out
Park Pobedy has two separate platform halls with four tracks, deep below Kutuzovsky Prospect and Victory Park.
Long escalators run from the surface vestibule to a mezzanine level, and from there to one of the two platform halls. One hall carries the mural of 1812 at the end of the inbound platform, and the other the mural of the Second World War on the outbound platform. The two lines, Line 3 and Line 8, share the station in a cross-platform interchange.
The best way to see the station is to ride down, look at the mural in the hall where you arrive, then cross to the other hall and see the second one. Allow time for the escalators in both directions.
Highlights of Park Pobedy Metro Station
The deepest station in Moscow
Park Pobedy is about 84 meters underground, according to official figures, which makes it the deepest station in the Moscow Metro and the fifth deepest in the world by mean depth.
Construction took about 15 years, because work was on hold during the funding shortage of the late 1990s.
Tip: Allow extra time for the descent, which is part of the experience.
The 126-meter escalators
The escalators from the surface level are about 126 meters long and have around 740 steps, and the ride takes about three minutes.
They were the longest continuous escalators in the world until 2011, according to a German source.
Tip: Stand on the right and walk on the left only if you are in a hurry, since the ride is long.
The mural of 1812
At the end of the inbound platform, a mural by Zurab Tsereteli depicts the French invasion of Russia in 1812.
It refers to the Borodino battle museum, which stands near the station.
Tip: Look at the mural as soon as you step off the train, before the crowd moves.
The Second World War mural
On the outbound platform, a second mural by Tsereteli shows scenes of the Second World War, and the German source describes the Soviet memorial in Treptower Park in Berlin.
It echoes the nearby Victory Park.
Tip: Cross to the other platform hall to see it, since it cannot be seen from the first.
Two halls, four tracks
The station has two separate platform halls with a total of four tracks, of which three were in use at the time of the source.
The halls are linked by a cross-platform interchange between Line 3 and Line 8.
Tip: Check the line colors before you step off, since each hall serves a different direction.
The gateway to Victory Park
The station serves Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill and the Museum of the Great Patriotic War within it.
Visitors walk from the exits to the park; the walking time was not verified.
Tip: Plan the Victory Museum visit separately, since its ticket and hours are explained in its own article.
Atmosphere
The descent is the main experience. The escalators drop steeply into the earth, with a long line of lamps overhead, and the air cools as you go down. At the bottom, two large halls open with murals at their ends.
The sound is the hum of the escalators, trains and the echo of the hall. Commuters from the western districts mix with visitors heading for Victory Park.
It is busiest at rush hours and on days of events in the park, and calmer in the middle of the day and late in the evening.
History of Park Pobedy Metro Station
The Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line reached Kiyevskaya in the 1950s, and for half a century Kiyevskaya was its western terminus. The Filyovskaya Line, which ran west on the surface from Kiyevskaya, was built as a separate line and proved to be a difficult experiment in the Russian winter.
Plans for a western extension of the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line led to the construction of Park Pobedy, at Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill. It took about 15 years to build the station, since work was on hold for most of the time because of the shortage of funds in the late 1990s. The financial crises of the 1990s also ended the plans for chord lines to which it was linked.
The station is about 84 meters deep, the deepest in the Metro. The section from Kiyevskaya to Park Pobedy opened on 6 May 2003, 3.2 kilometers long, with Park Pobedy as its terminus. The escalators, about 126 meters long, were the longest continuous escalators in the world until 2011, according to a German source.
The station has two platform halls with four tracks. At the ends of the halls are murals by Zurab Tsereteli, one on the French invasion of 1812 and one on the Second World War, which reflect its position between the Borodino museum and Victory Park.
On 7 January 2008 the line was extended to Kuntsevskaya, 4.9 kilometers, with the new station of Slavyansky Bulvar in between, and Park Pobedy became an intermediate station. A cross-platform interchange links it to the Solntsevskaya Line, now the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line.
Today the station is the main stop for Victory Park, and it draws visitors for its depth as much as for its murals.
Tickets and Booking for Park Pobedy 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 ticket, while some sources still give lower prices. 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 of events at Victory Park.
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 Park Pobedy Metro Station
Park Pobedy is in the Dorogomilovo District, in the west of Moscow, beside Victory Park on Kutuzovsky Prospect.
- Line 3: Park Pobedy (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya, dark blue), between Kiyevskaya and Slavyansky Bulvar.
- Line 8: Park Pobedy (Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya, yellow), by a cross-platform interchange.
Allow about three minutes for the escalators on the way up. The exits lead to the park and to Kutuzovsky Prospect; the walking times to the museum were not verified. A taxi can drop you near the park entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The station is about 84 meters deep and is reached by very long escalators, and lift availability 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
Kutuzovsky Prospect and the area around Victory Park have cafes, restaurants and shops, and the park has food stalls in the warm season. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a camera and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card. Bring a layer in winter, since the escalators run through a cool shaft.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Park Pobedy Metro Station
Top of the escalators looking down
The steep descent with the long line of lamps, a view of the depth of the station.
Best time: Between waves of passengers, mid-morning
Mural of 1812
The mural by Tsereteli at the end of the inbound platform.
Best time: Between trains, with the platform clear
Mural of the Second World War
The second mural at the end of the outbound platform hall.
Best time: Quiet moments in the middle of the day
Platform hall from the middle
The length of a platform hall with its arches and lighting.
Best time: Late evening
Photography Rules
Photography rules in the station were not confirmed. Taking photographs on the platform is common, but tripods and flash can be restricted, and the escalators and platforms are busy, so stand clear of the edge and keep moving on the escalators. Drone rules in Moscow are strict and change.
Family Suitability
The station is a short stop that suits families on the way to Victory Park, and children enjoy the long ride on the escalators. It is deep and busy at rush hours, so keep children close, hold small hands on the escalators and stay away from the platform edge. Strollers need a lift, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Allow about three minutes for the escalators each way when you plan your time.
- Look at both murals; they are in different platform halls, so you need to cross over to see the second.
- Check the line color for the interchange; Line 3 is dark blue and Line 8 is yellow.
- Do not look for the park at the platform level; the exits lead up to it, and the museum is a walk from the exits.
- Visit in the middle of the day or late in the evening if you want the escalators and the halls quiet.
- Combine the visit with the Victory Museum, planning its entrance separately.
Explore Nearby Park Pobedy Metro Station
Sights near Park Pobedy Metro Station
Victory Park Moscowabout 900 m away (~15 min walk) · typical visit: 2–4 hours; longer with the museum
Victory Museum Moscowabout 900 m away (~15 min walk) · typical visit: 3–5 hours with the open-air area
Sparrow Hills Moscowabout 3.5 km away · typical visit: 1.5–3 hours including the walk up
Moscow Metro · typical visit: 1.5–3 hours for a tour of showcase stations
Borodino Battle Panorama Museum Moscowabout 600 m away (~10 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 hours
Metro stations near Park Pobedy Metro Station
Fili Metro Stationabout 1.1 km away (~18 min walk)
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FAQ: Park Pobedy Metro Station
How deep is Park Pobedy?
About 84 meters, according to official figures. It is the deepest station in the Moscow Metro.
How long are the escalators?
About 126 meters, with around 740 steps. The ride takes about three minutes.
When did it open?
On 6 May 2003, as the western terminus of Line 3.
What are the murals?
Murals by Zurab Tsereteli, one on the French invasion of 1812 and one on the Second World War.
Is it the station for Victory Park?
Yes, the exits lead up to Victory Park and Poklonnaya Hill.
Do I need a ticket to see it?
Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.
Which lines meet here?
Line 3 (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya) and Line 8 (Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya), in a cross-platform interchange.
How long do I need?
About 20 minutes to ride down, see both murals and ride back up.
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