Rizhskaya Metro Station opened on 1 May 1958 on the Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line, about 46 meters under Rizhskaya Square in the Meshchansky District of Moscow. Rizhskaya Metro Station is named after the nearby Rizhsky railway station, which serves trains to Riga, and was designed by the Latvian architects Arturs Reinfelds and Vaidelotis Apsitis.
Its round vestibule stands on the east side of Prospekt Mira, and since 2023 a transfer has linked it with the Big Circle. This guide explains what to look for, how the transfer works and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Рижская |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1958 |
| Architect(s) | Arturs Reinfelds and Vaidelotis Apsitis; vestibule by S. M. Kravets and others |
| Address | Rizhskaya Square, Meshchansky District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Meshchansky |
| Interchanges | Rizhskaya (Line 6 (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya, orange), the station itself, between Prospekt Mira and Alekseyevskaya, with a round vestibule on Rizhskaya Square) Rizhskaya (Line 11 (Bolshaya Koltsevaya), a transfer between the two stations) |
| 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 transfer to the Big Circle is crowded at those times.
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 Rizhskaya Metro Station?
Rizhskaya is one of the deep stations of the Rizhsky radius, built about 46 meters down, and its design has a particular story: it was made by two Latvian architects, a nod to the Riga trains of the railway station that gave the name.
The round vestibule on Rizhskaya Square was designed by S. M. Kravets and a team of architects. The station reopened in 2022 after a reconstruction, and since 2023 it has had a transfer to the Big Circle.
It is a tentative cultural heritage site. It is the station for the Rizhsky railway station and for the busy junction on Prospekt Mira.
Highlights of Rizhskaya Metro Station
Designed by Latvian architects
The station was designed by the Latvian architects Arturs Reinfelds and Vaidelotis Apsitis.
The choice fits the name: the Rizhsky railway station serves trains to the Latvian capital.
Tip: Look for the Latvian connection in the design of the hall.
A deep three-span pier station
Rizhskaya is a deep three-span pier station, about 46 meters underground, opened on 1 May 1958.
It is one of the deep stations along the Rizhsky radius, between Prospekt Mira and Alekseyevskaya.
Tip: Allow time for the long escalator ride between the street and the platform.
A round vestibule
The round vestibule stands on the east side of Prospekt Mira, at Rizhskaya Square, and was designed by S. M. Kravets and others.
It is the part of the station that you see from the street.
Tip: Look at the round building from the square before you go down.
Named after the Rizhsky railway station
The station is named after the nearby Rizhsky railway station, which was named after Riga and serves trains to the Latvian capital.
The railway station is a separate facility.
Tip: Check the railway station's own timetable if you are traveling by train.
The transfer to the Big Circle
A transfer to Rizhskaya on the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line, Line 11, opened on 1 March 2023.
It links the Rizhsky radius with the third circle of the Metro.
Tip: Follow the transfer signs, since the Big Circle station is a separate hall.
Reopened in 2022
The station reopened after a reconstruction on 7 May 2022.
The details of the works were not described in the sources found.
Tip: Check the Metro's official site for any new works before a visit.
Atmosphere
The hall is deep and calm, with the long hum of the escalators and the footsteps of commuters. The sound is trains, announcements and the rolling of suitcases from the railway station.
Residents of the north of the city, travelers and passengers changing to the Big Circle use the station, and it feels like a busy junction rather than a showpiece.
It is busiest at rush hours, and calm in the middle of the day on weekdays and late in the evening.
History of Rizhskaya Metro Station
The Rizhsky radius of the Moscow Metro opened on 1 May 1958, with deep stations along Prospekt Mira. Rizhskaya was one of the first of them, about 46 meters underground, in the Meshchansky District.
The station is named after the Rizhsky railway station, which serves trains to Riga. It was designed by the Latvian architects Arturs Reinfelds and Vaidelotis Apsitis, as a deep three-span pier station.
Its round vestibule, on the east side of Prospekt Mira at Rizhskaya Square, was designed by S. M. Kravets and a group of architects.
The Rizhsky radius later joined the Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line, which was completed at the end of 1971, linking it with the Kaluzhsky radius to the south.
The station reopened after a reconstruction on 7 May 2022. On 1 March 2023 a transfer to Rizhskaya on the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line, the Big Circle, opened.
Today it is a working stop on Line 6, with a transfer to Line 11, in the north of central Moscow.
Tickets and Booking for Rizhskaya 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.
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 Rizhskaya Metro Station
Rizhskaya is in the Meshchansky District, in the north of central Moscow, at Rizhskaya Square, on Prospekt Mira.
- Metro: Rizhskaya (Line 6, Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya, orange), between Prospekt Mira and Alekseyevskaya.
- Transfer: Rizhskaya (Line 11, Bolshaya Koltsevaya), by a transfer between the stations.
The round vestibule is on the east side of Prospekt Mira. The exit details and the walking times to the Rizhsky railway station were not verified. A taxi can drop you on Rizhskaya Square.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The station is deep, about 46 meters down, and reached by long escalators, 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
Rizhskaya Square and Prospekt Mira have cafes, fast food outlets and shops, especially near the railway station. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a map or a navigation app for the transfer, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Rizhskaya Metro Station
The round vestibule
The round vestibule on Rizhskaya Square, seen from the pavement.
Best time: Daylight, outside rush hours
The platform hall
The deep hall with its pylons, seen from one end of the platform.
Best time: Late evening or mid-morning, when the platform is quieter
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 busy junction rather than a family destination. It is deep, with long escalators, and crowded at rush hours and at the transfer, so keep children close and away from the platform edge. Strollers need a lift, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Check which Rizhskaya you need: the Line 6 station and the Line 11 station are separate halls, linked by a transfer.
- Look at the round vestibule from Rizhskaya Square before you go down.
- If you travel by train to Riga or nearby, check the Rizhsky railway station's own timetable, which is separate from the Metro.
- Leave extra time at rush hours for the escalators and the transfer.
- Ride one stop to Alekseyevskaya to compare two deep stations of the same opening day.
- Visit between rush hours so you can look at the hall in peace.
Explore Nearby Rizhskaya Metro Station
Sights near Rizhskaya Metro Station
Central Armed Forces Museum Moscowabout 1.4 km away (~23 min walk) · typical visit: 2–3 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Metro stations near Rizhskaya Metro Station
Prospekt Mira Metro Stationabout 1.2 km away (~19 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Alekseyevskaya Metro Stationabout 1.7 km away (~28 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Train stations and river piers near Rizhskaya Metro Station
Rizhsky Railway Terminalabout 50 m away (~1 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotels near Rizhskaya Metro Station
Azimut Hotel Olympic Moscowabout 1.1 km away (~18 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Rizhskaya Metro Station
When did Rizhskaya open?
On 1 May 1958, the opening day of the line.
Who designed it?
The Latvian architects Arturs Reinfelds and Vaidelotis Apsitis; the vestibule is by S. M. Kravets and others.
How deep is it?
About 46 meters.
Which line is it on?
Line 6, the Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line, in orange, between Prospekt Mira and Alekseyevskaya.
Can I change to the Big Circle?
Yes, to Rizhskaya on Line 11, by a transfer that opened in 2023.
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 railway station?
Yes, it is named after the nearby Rizhsky railway station, which is a separate facility.
How long do I need?
About 10 minutes to see the hall and the vestibule.
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