Prokshino Metro Station opened in 2019 on the Sokolnicheskaya Line, in the Kommunarka area of New Moscow in the south-west of the city. Prokshino Metro Station is a surface station with an island platform, and its ceilings, almost 10 meters high, were inspired by railway stations of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
One above-ground entrance hall is combined with a pedestrian crossing over the Solntsevo-Butovo-Varshavskoye Motorway. This guide explains what the station looks like, what is known about its history and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Прокшино |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 2019 |
| Address | Solntsevo-Butovo-Varshavskoye Motorway, Kommunarka, Sosenskoye Settlement, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Sosenskoye |
| Interchanges | Prokshino (Line 1 (Sokolnicheskaya, red), the station itself, between Olkhovaya and Filatov Lug, with an entrance hall linked to a crossing over the highway) |
| 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 the platform is crowded with commuters heading for the center.
Because the station is above ground, it is coldest in winter, and daylight shows the tall hall at its best. |
| Last updated | October 6, 2026 |
Why Visit Prokshino Metro Station?
Prokshino is one of the few surface stations of the Moscow Metro, and one of the most striking of its type. Its ceilings are almost 10 meters high, against not more than 5 meters in an average shallow station, and the architects took their inspiration from great railway stations: London Waterloo, Pennsylvania Station in New York and Kievsky Railway Station in Moscow.
The entrance hall is above ground and is combined with a crossing over the motorway, with access to housing, public buildings and bus and tram stops.
The station opened on 20 June 2019, in the extension of Line 1 into New Moscow, together with Filatov Lug, Olkhovaya and Kommunarka. It is mainly of use to visitors staying in the south-west.
Highlights of Prokshino Metro Station
A hall inspired by railway stations
The ceilings of Prokshino and its neighbor Filatov Lug are almost 10 meters high, compared with not more than 5 meters in an average shallow station.
The architects were inspired by London Waterloo (1848), Pennsylvania Station in New York (1910) and Kievsky Railway Station in Moscow (1918).
Tip: Look up when you step into the hall, since the height is the main effect.
A surface station
Prokshino stands above ground, with an island platform, at the junction of the Solntsevo-Butovo-Varshavskoye Motorway and the Mamyri-Penino-Sharapovo highways.
There is no deep shaft to descend.
Tip: Dress for the weather, since a surface station is cooler than an underground hall.
The crossing over the highway
The one above-ground entrance hall is combined with a pedestrian crossing over the highway, with access to residential and public buildings and surface transport stops.
It lets passengers cross the road without stepping onto it.
Tip: Check the signs on the crossing for the side of the highway you need.
Similar to Filatov Lug
During the construction of Prokshino, architectural solutions similar to those of Filatov Lug were used.
Filatov Lug, the next station toward the center, has its own article.
Tip: Ride one stop to Filatov Lug to compare the two surface stations.
Part of the 2019 extension
The station opened on 20 June 2019, in the section from Salaryevo to Kommunarka, with Filatov Lug, Olkhovaya and Kommunarka.
The general designer of the section was Mospromproekt, and the contractor was Mostotrest.
Tip: Check the line map to see how Line 1 runs from the center to the south-west.
Named for a former village
The name refers to the former village of Prokshino, where the station stands, in the Kommunarka area of the Sosenskoye Settlement.
The area is part of New Moscow, added to the city in the 2010s.
Tip: Look for the village name on older maps.
Atmosphere
The hall is high and airy, with a ceiling almost 10 meters above the platform and daylight coming in from outside. The sound is trains, announcements and the traffic of the motorway.
Residents of the new housing districts of the south-west use the station every day, and visitors are few. It has the scale of a small railway terminal rather than a metro station.
It is busiest at rush hours, and calm in the middle of the day on weekdays and late in the evening.
History of Prokshino Metro Station
The Sokolnicheskaya Line, the oldest line of the Moscow Metro, was extended into New Moscow, the area added to the city in the 2010s. Salaryevo opened in 2016 as the south-western end of the line.
At first the city planned to extend the line only as far as Filatov Lug. In February 2016 it decided to go farther, to Stolbovo.
Prokshino opened on 20 June 2019, in the section from Salaryevo to Kommunarka, with Filatov Lug, Olkhovaya and Kommunarka (now Novomoskovskaya). The general designer of the section was Mospromproekt, and the contractor was Mostotrest.
Prokshino is a surface station with an island platform, with one above-ground entrance hall combined with a pedestrian crossing over the highway. Its architecture is similar to that of Filatov Lug, with ceilings almost 10 meters high, inspired by railway stations of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The station is named after the former village of Prokshino, in the Kommunarka area of the Sosenskoye Settlement.
Today the station is a working stop on Line 1, in the south-west of the city. Details of its named architects and decoration should be checked.
Tickets and Booking for Prokshino Metro Station
There is no ticket for the station itself; 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 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 Prokshino Metro Station
Prokshino is in the Kommunarka area of the Sosenskoye Settlement of New Moscow, in the south-west of the city, at the junction of the Solntsevo-Butovo-Varshavskoye Motorway with the Mamyri-Penino-Sharapovo highways.
- Metro: Prokshino (Line 1, Sokolnicheskaya, red), between Olkhovaya and Filatov Lug.
The entrance hall is above ground, and a pedestrian crossing over the highway links it to housing, public buildings and surface transport stops. The walking times to any sights were not verified. A taxi can drop you near the crossing.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The station is above ground, with one entrance hall linked to a pedestrian crossing over the highway, and the availability of lifts and step-free access was not verified. Contact the Metro or check mosmetro.ru before traveling if you need step-free access or assistance.
Food Nearby
The housing districts around the motorway have shops and cafes, but the station stands at a busy road junction. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a warm layer in winter, since the station is above ground and open to the wind, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Prokshino Metro Station
The tall hall
The ceiling almost 10 meters high, seen from the platform, with the scale of a railway terminal.
Best time: Daylight, between trains
The crossing over the highway
A view of the station and the motorway from the footbridge that links the entrance hall to both sides of the road.
Best time: Early morning or late afternoon light
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 short stop that suits families who are curious about a surface station. It stands at a busy road junction, so keep children close, away from the platform edge and on the crossing. Strollers need a lift or ramp to reach the entrance hall, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Look up when you step into the hall; the height of almost 10 meters is the station's signature.
- Use the crossing over the highway; do not try to cross the motorway at road level.
- Ride one stop to Filatov Lug to compare the two surface stations, which have similar designs.
- Dress for the weather, since the platform is open to the wind in winter.
- Compare the hall with Kievsky Railway Station, one of the buildings that inspired the architects.
- Visit between rush hours so you can look around in peace.
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FAQ: Prokshino Metro Station
When did Prokshino open?
On 20 June 2019, together with Filatov Lug, Olkhovaya and Kommunarka.
Which line is it on?
Line 1, the Sokolnicheskaya Line, in red, between Olkhovaya and Filatov Lug.
Is it underground?
No. It is a surface station with an island platform and an above-ground entrance hall.
What inspired the design?
Old railway stations such as London Waterloo, Pennsylvania Station in New York and Kievsky Railway Station in Moscow.
How high is the ceiling?
Almost 10 meters, compared with not more than 5 meters in an average shallow station.
Do I need a ticket to see it?
Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.
Who designed the station?
Mospromproekt was the general designer of the section; the architects were not named in the sources found.
How long do I need?
About 10 minutes to see the hall and the crossing.
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