Partizanskaya Metro Station opened on 18 January 1944 on the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line, in the Izmaylovo District in the east of Moscow, and was built during the Second World War. Partizanskaya Metro Station is dedicated to the Soviet partisans, and has an unusual layout of three tracks and two island platforms.
Until 2005 it was called Izmailovsky Park, after the large park nearby, and the park’s direct entrance is at the next station, Izmaylovskaya. This guide explains the theme, the name changes and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Партизанская |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1944 |
| Architect(s) | Boris Vilensky |
| Address | Izmaylovskoye Shosse 69, Izmaylovo District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Izmaylovo |
| Interchanges | Partizanskaya (Line 3 (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya, blue), the station itself, between Semyonovskaya and Izmaylovskaya) |
| 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, which is the best time to look at the statues. The morning and evening rush hours are the busiest, and so are fine weekend days, when visitors head for the park and the market.
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 Partizanskaya Metro Station?
Partizanskaya is one of the few stations of the Moscow Metro that was built and opened during the Second World War. It opened on 18 January 1944, a shallow station about 9 meters deep, designed by the architect Boris Vilensky.
Its theme is the Soviet partisan movement: the station is decorated with three statues dedicated to the partisans, and its name was changed to Partizanskaya in 2005, on the 60th anniversary of the victory, to match.
It also has a layout that is rare in the Metro: three tracks with two island platforms. The station is a stop on the way to Izmaylovsky Park and the Izmailovo market, in the east of the city.
Highlights of Partizanskaya Metro Station
A station opened in wartime
Partizanskaya opened on 18 January 1944, during the Second World War, on the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line, between Semyonovskaya and Izmaylovskaya.
It is a shallow station, about 9 meters deep.
Tip: Keep the date in mind when you look at the decoration; it dates from the war.
Statues of the partisans
The station is decorated with three statues dedicated to the Soviet partisan movement of the Second World War.
They are the reason for the present name, which means partisan.
Tip: Look for the three statues along the hall and compare their poses.
Three tracks, two island platforms
The station has an uncommon layout in the Moscow Metro: three tracks and two island platforms.
This gives the hall a wide, spacious feel.
Tip: Check which platform your train leaves from before you cross the hall.
Called Izmailovsky Park until 2005
The station opened as Izmailovsky Park of Culture and Leisure named after Stalin, was renamed Izmailovskaya in 1948, and was called Izmailovsky Park until 2005.
The new name, Partizanskaya, avoids confusion with its neighbor and suits the theme.
Tip: Look for the old names in older guidebooks and maps.
The way to Izmaylovsky Park
The station is a gateway to Izmaylovsky Park, one of the largest parks in Moscow, and the nearby Izmailovo market.
The direct entrance to the park is at the next station, Izmaylovskaya.
Tip: Check a map for the best station for your route to the park.
Designed by Boris Vilensky
The architect of the station was Boris Vilensky, who also worked on other stations of the 1940s.
The station is a listed architectural landmark.
Tip: Compare the hall with Semyonovskaya, the previous station, which opened on the same day and lies much deeper.
Atmosphere
The hall is wide and calm, with three tracks and two island platforms, and the statues of the partisans stand along it in the warm light. The sound is trains, announcements and the footsteps of commuters.
Residents of the east of the city use the station every day, and on weekends visitors heading for the park and the market join them. The mood is serious but not gloomy.
It is busiest at rush hours and on fine weekend days, and calm in the middle of the day on weekdays and late in the evening.
History of Partizanskaya Metro Station
The Moscow Metro kept growing during the Second World War, and its Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line reached the east of the city in 1944. On 18 January 1944 the line opened to Pervomayskaya, and one of its stations, built in a shallow trench about 9 meters deep, served Izmaylovo.
The station was designed by the architect Boris Vilensky. It was first called Izmailovsky Park of Culture and Leisure named after Stalin, and in 1948 it was renamed Izmailovskaya.
From 1954 to 1961 a temporary station, Pervomayskaya, in a depot, served the area, until a permanent station was built. In the 1960s the names of two stations were exchanged, depending on which was closer to the entrance of the park, and the station became Izmailovsky Park.
On 3 May 2005, near the 60th anniversary of the victory, the station was renamed Partizanskaya, to avoid confusion with its neighbor and to reflect its theme. The station is decorated with three statues dedicated to the Soviet partisans.
The station has three tracks and two island platforms, a layout that is rare in the Metro. Today it is a working stop on Line 3, in the east of the city, and a listed landmark.
Tickets and Booking for Partizanskaya 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 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 station is busiest in the morning and evening on weekdays, and on fine weekend days.
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 Partizanskaya Metro Station
Partizanskaya is in the Izmaylovo District, in the east of Moscow, on Izmaylovskoye Shosse.
- Metro: Partizanskaya (Line 3, Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya, blue), between Semyonovskaya and Izmaylovskaya.
The exit details and the walking times to Izmaylovsky Park and the Izmailovo market were not verified. The next station, Izmaylovskaya, has a direct entrance to the park. A taxi can drop you on Izmaylovskoye Shosse.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The station is shallow, about 9 meters deep, but the availability of lifts and step-free access, and the arrangement between the three tracks and the two island platforms, were not verified. Contact the Metro or check mosmetro.ru before traveling if you need step-free access or assistance.
Food Nearby
Izmaylovskoye Shosse, Izmaylovsky Park and the Izmailovo market area have cafes, restaurants and stalls. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a camera for the statues and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Partizanskaya Metro Station
A partisan statue
One of the three statues dedicated to the partisan movement, seen against the warm light of the hall.
Best time: Late evening or mid-morning, when the platform is quieter
The wide hall
The wide hall with its three tracks and two island platforms, seen from one end.
Best time: Between trains, with the platforms clear
Photography Rules
Photography rules in the station were not confirmed. Taking photographs of the hall and the statues is common, but tripods and flash can be restricted, and the platforms are 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 short stop that suits families who are heading for Izmaylovsky Park and the market, and children can look for the three statues. It is busy at rush hours and on fine weekends, 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
- Look for the three statues dedicated to the partisans, which give the station its name.
- Check which platform you need, since the station has three tracks and two island platforms.
- For the direct entrance to Izmaylovsky Park, go one stop on to Izmaylovskaya.
- Look for the old names, Izmailovsky Park and Izmailovskaya, in older guidebooks and maps.
- Ride one stop back to Semyonovskaya to compare a deep station with this shallow one.
- Visit on a weekday outside rush hours to look at the hall in peace.
Explore Nearby Partizanskaya Metro Station
Sights near Partizanskaya Metro Station
Izmailovsky Park Moscowabout 2.2 km away · typical visit: About 2 to 4 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Izmailovo Kremlin Moscowabout 600 m away (~10 min walk) · typical visit: 2–3 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Moscow Metro · typical visit: 1.5–3 hours for a tour of showcase stationsMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Izmailovo Vernissage Market Moscowabout 700 m away (~11 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 3 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotels near Partizanskaya Metro Station
Hotel Izmailovo Alfaabout 150 m away (~2 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Vega Hotel and Convention Centerabout 300 m away (~5 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Related guides
Izmailovo: Kremlin, Vernissage Market and the Romanov EstateMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Izmaylovskaya Metro Station: Surface Stop with Direct Park EntranceMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Semyonovskaya Metro Station: 1944 Deep Station with Four Pillar RowsMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Partizanskaya Metro Station
When did Partizanskaya open?
On 18 January 1944, during the Second World War.
Why is it called Partizanskaya?
It is dedicated to the Soviet partisans, and was renamed in 2005 to match the theme and to avoid confusion with its neighbor.
What was it called before?
Izmailovsky Park, a name it kept until 2005; earlier names included Izmailovskaya.
Which line is it on?
Line 3, the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line, in blue, between Semyonovskaya and Izmaylovskaya.
Who designed it?
The architect was Boris Vilensky.
Do I need a ticket to see it?
Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.
Is it the station for Izmaylovsky Park?
It serves the area, but the direct entrance to the park is at the next station, Izmaylovskaya.
How long do I need?
About 10 minutes to see the hall and the statues.
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