Pushkinskaya Metro Station opened on 17 December 1975 on the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line, about 51 meters under Pushkin Square in the center of Moscow. Pushkinskaya Metro Station is a deep column station with three vaults, designed to look like a 19th-century classical hall.
Its original vestibule has a coffered ceiling of anodized aluminium, and transfers lead to Tverskaya on Line 2 and Chekhovskaya on Line 9. This guide explains what to look for, how the junction works and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Пушкинская |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1975 |
| Architect(s) | Yury Vdovin, with Bazhenov; vestibule by Demchinsky and Kolesnikov |
| Address | Pushkin Square, Tverskoy District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Tverskoy |
| Interchanges | Pushkinskaya (Line 7 (Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya, purple), the station itself, between Barrikadnaya and Kuznetsky Most, with a vestibule under Pushkin Square) Tverskaya (Line 2 (Zamoskvoretskaya, green), a transfer) Chekhovskaya (Line 9 (Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya, gray), a transfer) |
| Opening hours | The Moscow Metro normally runs from early morning until around 1:00 at night, and the stations are 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 quieter. The morning and evening rush hours are the busiest, when the platforms and the transfers are crowded.
The stations work in every season, so they are a good stop on a cold or wet day. |
| Last updated | October 6, 2026 |
Why Visit Pushkinskaya Metro Station?
Pushkinskaya is one of the two stations of the 1975 link that joined two lines into one, and its architects, Yury Vdovin and Bazhenov, tried to give it a classical, 19th-century setting. It is about 51 meters deep, with three vaults on columns.
The original vestibule lies under Pushkin Square, and has a coffered ceiling of anodized aluminium by the architects Demchinsky and Kolesnikova. Subways link it to the square and to Tverskaya Street.
The station is also one of the busiest junctions in Moscow: transfers lead to Tverskaya on Line 2 and Chekhovskaya on Line 9, which together form a three-station complex in the center of the city.
Highlights of Pushkinskaya Metro Station
A classical-style hall
The architects Yury Vdovin and Bazhenov made every effort to give the station a classical, 19th-century setting.
It is a deep column station with three vaults, about 51 meters underground.
Tip: Look along the columns from the middle of the platform.
The aluminium ceiling of the vestibule
The original vestibule has a coffered ceiling of anodized aluminium, designed by Demchinsky and Kolesnikova.
It lies under Pushkin Square, on the Boulevard Ring.
Tip: Look up when you enter the vestibule from the square.
A three-station junction
Transfers lead from Pushkinskaya to Tverskaya on the Zamoskvoretskaya Line and Chekhovskaya on the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line.
The junction is one of the busiest in Moscow.
Tip: Follow the signs for the line you need, and leave extra time at rush hours.
Named for a poet
The station is named after the poet Alexander Pushkin, and lies under the square that carries his name.
The transfer was originally named for three writers: Pushkin, Gorky and Chekhov.
Tip: Look at the names of the three stations to see the old literary theme.
Subways to the square and to Tverskaya Street
Subways link the vestibule to Pushkin Square and to Tverskaya Street.
They are a handy way to cross the busy junction on foot.
Tip: Check the signs before you go up, since the exits lead to different corners of the square.
A twin of Kuznetsky Most
Pushkinskaya opened together with Kuznetsky Most on 17 December 1975, and both stations are column stations with three vaults, a type not seen in Moscow since the 1950s.
Kuznetsky Most has its own article.
Tip: Ride one stop to Kuznetsky Most to compare the two halls.
Atmosphere
The hall is wide and busy, with a row of columns, warm light and the long hum of the escalators. The sound is trains, announcements and the footsteps of commuters changing lines.
Office workers, students, theatergoers and visitors to the boulevard use the station, and it is one of the busiest junctions in the center of the city.
It is busiest at rush hours and in the evening, and calmest in the middle of the morning on weekdays.
History of Pushkinskaya Metro Station
In the early 1970s the Moscow Metro planned a link through the center, to join the Zhdanovskaya and Krasnopresnenskaya lines into one. The link was completed on 17 December 1975, with two new stations, Kuznetsky Most and Pushkinskaya.
Pushkinskaya is a deep column station with three vaults, about 51 meters underground, in the Tverskoy District. It is named after Alexander Pushkin and was designed by Yury Vdovin and Bazhenov, who tried to give it a classical, 19th-century setting.
Its original vestibule, designed by Demchinsky and Kolesnikova, has a coffered ceiling of anodized aluminium and lies under Pushkin Square on the Boulevard Ring, linked by subways to the square and to Tverskaya Street.
The station is part of a three-station junction. Transfers lead to Tverskaya on the Zamoskvoretskaya Line and Chekhovskaya on the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line. The junction was originally named for three writers, Pushkin, Gorky and Chekhov, and the Tverskaya station took its present name in 1991, when Gorky Street was renamed Tverskaya Street.
Today it is a working stop on Line 7, and one of the busiest transfer points in Moscow.
Tickets and Booking for Pushkinskaya Metro Station
There is no ticket for the stations themselves; 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 stations are busiest in the morning and evening on weekdays, and the transfers are crowded.
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 Pushkinskaya Metro Station
Pushkinskaya is in the Tverskoy District, in the center of Moscow, under Pushkin Square, where Tverskaya Street meets the Boulevard Ring.
- Metro: Pushkinskaya (Line 7, Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya, purple), between Barrikadnaya and Kuznetsky Most.
- Transfers: Tverskaya (Line 2, green) and Chekhovskaya (Line 9, gray).
The vestibule is linked by subways to the square and to Tverskaya Street. The exit details and the walking times were not verified. Taxis can drop you on the streets around the square, though traffic is heavy.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The station is deep, about 51 meters down, and reached by long escalators, and the availability of lifts and step-free access, at the station and on the transfers, was not verified. Contact the Metro or check mosmetro.ru before traveling if you need step-free access or assistance.
Food Nearby
Pushkin Square, Tverskaya Street and the Boulevard Ring have many cafes, restaurants and bars. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a map or a navigation app for the transfers, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Pushkinskaya Metro Station
The aluminium coffered ceiling
The coffered anodized aluminium ceiling of the original vestibule, seen from below.
Best time: Mid-morning, outside rush hours
Along the columns
The row of columns of the deep hall, receding along the platform in warm light.
Best time: Late evening or mid-morning, when the platform is quieter
Photography Rules
Photography rules in the stations were not confirmed. Taking photographs of the halls is common, but tripods and flash can be restricted, and the platforms and the transfers are busy at rush hours, so stand clear of the platform edge. Drone rules in Moscow are strict, especially in the center, and change.
Family Suitability
The stations are a practical stop for families in the center. They are deep, with long escalators, and busy junctions at rush hours, so keep children close and away from the platform edge. Strollers need a lift, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Follow the line color for your transfer: green for Tverskaya and gray for Chekhovskaya.
- Leave extra time at rush hours; this is one of the busiest junctions in Moscow.
- Look up in the vestibule for the aluminium coffered ceiling.
- Use the subways under the square to cross the junction on foot.
- Ride one stop to Kuznetsky Most to compare two stations that opened on the same day.
- Do not confuse the station with the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, which is elsewhere, by Kropotkinskaya.
Explore Nearby Pushkinskaya Metro Station
Sights near Pushkinskaya Metro Station
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State Central Museum of Contemporary History of Russia Moscowabout 350 m away (~5 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Moscow Museum of Modern Artabout 500 m away (~8 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2 hours per venueMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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Metro stations near Pushkinskaya Metro Station
Kuznetsky Most Metro Stationabout 1.3 km away (~21 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Tverskaya Metro Stationabout 50 m away (~1 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Chekhovskaya Metro Stationabout 200 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near Pushkinskaya Metro Station
Grabliabout 150 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Cafe Pushkinabout 250 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Twins Gardenabout 250 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Turandotabout 300 m away (~5 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotels near Pushkinskaya Metro Station
Standart Hotel Moscowabout 50 m away (~1 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Parradosso Boutique Hotelabout 250 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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Events and traditions near Pushkinskaya Metro Station
Pushkin Day and Russian Language Day in Moscowabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Moscow Tea Party Festivalabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Pushkinskaya Metro Station
When did Pushkinskaya open?
On 17 December 1975, together with Kuznetsky Most.
How deep is it?
About 51 meters.
Which lines meet here?
Line 7 at Pushkinskaya, with transfers to Line 2 at Tverskaya and Line 9 at Chekhovskaya.
Who designed it?
Yury Vdovin, with Bazhenov; the vestibule is by Demchinsky and Kolesnikova.
What is special about the vestibule?
A coffered ceiling of anodized aluminium, under Pushkin Square.
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 the Pushkin Museum?
No. The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts is near Kropotkinskaya; this station is named after the poet.
How long do I need?
About 10 minutes to see the hall and the vestibule.
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