The Polezhaevskaya Metro Station is on the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line, Line 7, between Oktyabrskoye Pole and Begovaya, and it opened on 30 December 1972 as part of the original Krasnopresnensky radius. It is unusual for having three through tracks and two platforms.
The station is named after Vasily Polezhayev, head of Mosmetrostroy, the Metro construction organization, from 1958 to 1972. Today it links with Khoroshyovskaya on the Big Circle Line and, by an out-of-station transfer, with Khoroshyovo on the Moscow Central Circle. This guide explains what the station looks like, how the transfers work, how fares and payment work for tourists, and when the hub is busy.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Полежаевская |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1972 |
| Address | Khoroshovskoye Highway area, Khoroshyovsky district, Moscow OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Khoroshyovsky |
| Interchanges | Polezhaevskaya (Line 7, purple, the station itself, between Oktyabrskoye Pole and Begovaya) Khoroshyovskaya (Line 11, teal (Bolshaya Koltsevaya), a direct transfer to the Big Circle Line station) Khoroshyovo (Line 14, Moscow Central Circle, an out-of-station transfer to the circle station) |
| Opening hours | The Metro runs daily from early morning until about 01:00, with exact first and last train times differing by station and line, so check the operator's site for this station (as of October 2026 – check the official site, mosmetro.ru). |
| Best time to visit | Mid-morning, early afternoon and the evening after the rush are the calmest, while weekday rush hours are busy in the transfer passages. The station is underground and can be used in any season. |
| Last updated | October 9, 2026 |
Why Visit Polezhaevskaya Metro Station?
The station is a rare Metro station with three tracks, planned as a junction for a branch toward Serebryany Bor that was never built. Only one of the two platforms, with two of the three tracks, was used by passengers until 2015, when the connection to the Big Circle Line station opened.
It is also a practical hub in the north-west: the direct transfer to Khoroshyovskaya connects the purple line with the Big Circle Line, and the out-of-station transfer reaches the Moscow Central Circle. The station is a transit stop rather than a sightseeing destination, and a visit takes only a few minutes beyond the ride. See the Serebryany Bor Moscow guide for the park the planned branch would have served.
How Polezhaevskaya Metro Station Is Laid Out
The station has three through tracks and two platforms on the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line, between Oktyabrskoye Pole toward Planernaya and Begovaya toward Kotelniki.
A direct transfer links it to Khoroshyovskaya on the Big Circle Line, and an out-of-station transfer links it to Khoroshyovo on the Moscow Central Circle. Because details of the hall, the passages and the walking times were not verified, follow the signs for your line on arrival and check the operator’s map for the current routes.
Highlights of Polezhaevskaya Metro Station
Three tracks, two platforms
The station has three through tracks and two platforms, an unusual layout that was intended to allow a junction with a branch toward Serebryany Bor. Look at the third track beside the platform. Check which platform your train uses.
Tip: Read the platform signs for the direction before choosing.
The planned Serebryany Bor branch
The station was designed as the junction for a branch toward Serebryany Bor, which was never built, and the third track remains from that plan. See the Serebryany Bor Moscow guide. Check the operator's pages for the line's history.
Tip: Use the park's guide to plan a trip by other routes.
The transfer to the Big Circle Line
A direct transfer links the station with Khoroshyovskaya on the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line, at a depth of about 21 meters, according to a database listing. Check the signs and the operator's map for the route.
Tip: Follow the line colors in the passage.
The transfer to the Moscow Central Circle
An out-of-station transfer links the station with Khoroshyovo on the Moscow Central Circle, which lies between Shelepikha and Zorge. Check the signs, the walking time and any time limit on the free transfer.
Tip: Allow extra time for the walk to the surface station.
Named after a Metro builder
The station is named after Vasily Polezhayev, head of Mosmetrostroy from 1958 to 1972, the years in which the first lines of the 1960s and early 1970s were built. Check the Metro operator's pages for the radius's history.
Tip: Read about the radius before you ride.
The neighboring stations
Begovaya, toward Kotelniki, is named after the Central Moscow Hippodrome, and Oktyabrskoye Pole lies on the other side. See the Begovaya Metro Station guide. Check the ride time before you plan.
Tip: Ride one stop to Begovaya for the hippodrome.
Atmosphere
The hall is a wide, practical stop with long platforms, an extra track beside them and a steady flow of commuters crossing to the transfers. The sounds are trains, announcements and footsteps on the stairs and escalators.
Residents of the north-west and workers and fans heading toward the Khodynka area use the hub, and it is busiest at the weekday rush hours, calmer mid-morning and in the evening.
History of Polezhaevskaya Metro Station
The Polezhaevskaya station opened on 30 December 1972 as part of the original Krasnopresnensky radius and the Krasnopresnenskaya Line. It is unusual in having three through tracks and two platforms, although it was not the first station with such a layout; the design was meant to make the station a junction for a branch toward Serebryany Bor, which was never built.
The station is named after Vasily Polezhayev, head of Mosmetrostroy from 1958 to 1972. Before 2015 only one of the platforms, with two of the three tracks, was used by passengers. The connection to Khoroshyovskaya on the Big Circle Line was built later, and the Khoroshyovo station of the Moscow Central Circle opened on 10 September 2016.
Dates and details should be checked against the Metro operator’s official sources, and this history is shorter than requested because few facts could be verified; the station’s architect, depth and decoration were not verified.
Tickets and Booking for Polezhaevskaya Metro Station
Fares. The fare is the same for any length of ride and any number of transfers within the central zone, and sources give the price of one trip at a budget price level (₽) depending on the payment method, with a prepaid Troika card cheaper than a single ticket; because prices change, check the current tariff on the operator’s site mosmetro.ru. Free transfers between the circle and the Metro have a time limit on the first rail journey, according to one source, so check the current rule. Troika cards and tickets can be bought at ticket offices and ticket machines, and one guide notes that the machines may take only cash.
Payment. Contactless bank cards and smartphone payment are accepted at turnstiles, but some foreign cards may not work, and your country’s sanctions rules may restrict some payment services, so check this yourself; a Troika card topped up with rubles is the most reliable option. Rush hours are the weekday mornings and evenings, when the hub is busy.
Plan and Book
How to Get to Polezhaevskaya Metro Station
Take the purple Line 7 to Polezhaevskaya, between Oktyabrskoye Pole and Begovaya, or transfer from the Big Circle Line at Khoroshyovskaya or from the Moscow Central Circle at Khoroshyovo.
- By taxi: ask for Polezhayevskaya Metro.
- By Metro: Begovaya, one stop toward Kotelniki, is the stop for the hippodrome.
- Orientation: follow the line colors and exit signs in the passages.
Accessibility
The station has escalators and transfer passages; lifts and step-free routes were not verified, so check mosmetro.ru or ask staff before you travel.
Food Nearby
The streets around the station and the Khoroshovskoye Highway have cafes and shops; the exact venues were not verified. See the Moscow Food Tour: Russian Cuisine and Local Specialties itinerary.
What to Bring
Bring a charged phone with a map and cash in rubles for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Polezhaevskaya Metro Station
The platform with the third track
A purple-line train beside the unused track.
Best time: Mid-morning, outside rush hour.
The transfer passage
The passage toward the Big Circle Line.
Best time: Off-peak hours.
The circle platform at Khoroshyovo
A circle train at the nearby surface station.
Best time: Daytime.
The streets above
The Khoroshovskoye Highway near the station.
Best time: Late afternoon.
Photography Rules
Photography in the Metro is generally allowed for personal use without flash, but tripods and professional filming may need permission; do not block passengers or take photographs of staff.
Family Suitability
Suitable for families as a transit hub, though the transfers are busy at rush hour and lifts were not verified; hold children's hands and keep strollers away from the platform edge.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Read the platform signs before boarding, since the station has two platforms and three tracks.
- Follow the line colors to the Big Circle Line rather than the crowd.
- Allow extra time for the out-of-station transfer to the Moscow Central Circle.
- Ride one stop to Begovaya for the hippodrome.
- Travel between the rush hours for calmer passages.
- Look at the unused track beside the platform, which was meant for the Serebryany Bor branch.
Explore Nearby Polezhaevskaya Metro Station
Sights near Polezhaevskaya Metro Station
Khodynskoye Pole Park Moscowabout 1.2 km away (~20 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2.5 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Serebryany Bor Moscowabout 7.1 km away · typical visit: About 3 to 5 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Krasnaya Presnya Park Moscowabout 3.5 km away · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2.5 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Metro stations near Polezhaevskaya Metro Station
Begovaya Metro Stationabout 1.8 km away (~29 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Khoroshyovskaya Metro Stationabout 100 m away (~2 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Polezhaevskaya Metro Station
When did the station open?
On 30 December 1972.
Which line is it on?
The purple Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line, Line 7.
Why does it have three tracks?
It was designed as a junction for a branch toward Serebryany Bor, which was never built.
Who is it named after?
Vasily Polezhayev, head of Mosmetrostroy from 1958 to 1972.
Can I transfer to the Big Circle Line?
Yes, directly to Khoroshyovskaya.
Can I transfer to the Moscow Central Circle?
Yes, to Khoroshyovo, by an out-of-station transfer.
Is it busy?
At weekday rush hours; calmer at other times.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Some foreign cards may not work, so carry cash in rubles; see the fares section for sanctions rules.
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