Semyonovskaya Metro Station opened on 18 January 1944 on the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line, in the Sokolinaya Gora District in the east of Moscow, and was called Stalinskaya until 1961. Semyonovskaya Metro Station is a deep station, about 40 meters down, and for several years it was the deepest in the whole Metro.
It has an unusual hall with a double-width platform and four rows of marble pillars. This guide explains what to look for, how the station got its shape and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Семёновская |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1944 |
| Architect(s) | Samuil Kravets and V. Akhmetev |
| Address | Semyonovskaya Square 1, Sokolinaya Gora District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Sokolinaya Gora |
| Interchanges | Semyonovskaya (Line 3 (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya, blue), the station itself, between Elektrozavodskaya and Partizanskaya) |
| 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 marble. The morning and evening rush hours are the busiest, when the platform is crowded.
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 Semyonovskaya Metro Station?
Semyonovskaya is one of the stations built in the middle of the Second World War, and from 1944 until 1950 it was the deepest station of the Moscow Metro, about 40 meters underground.
Its design is not what you expect: the platform is double-width, with four rows of pillars instead of the usual two, because the station was first planned with pylons and then changed to pillars. The pillars are faced with red and white marble, and the outer walls with grey marble.
A row of green marble lamps on square pedestals runs down the middle of the platform, and a large plaque at the end carries the Order of Victory. The station is a listed heritage site.
Highlights of Semyonovskaya Metro Station
A deep station of the war years
Semyonovskaya opened on 18 January 1944, during the Second World War, about 40 meters underground, with three vaults.
From 1944 until 1950 it was the deepest station of the Metro.
Tip: Allow time for the long escalator ride between the street and the platform.
A double-width platform
The station has a double-width platform and four rows of pillars instead of two.
The layout comes from a change of plan: the station was designed as a pylon station, and the pylons were later turned into pillars.
Tip: Walk across the hall to see how the four rows line up.
Red and white marble pillars
The pillars are faced with red and white marble, and the outer walls with grey marble.
The warm colors give the wide hall a calm, formal look.
Tip: Look at the pillars close up, where the veining of the marble is clearest.
Green marble lamps
A row of floor lamps with green marble on square pedestals runs along the center of the platform.
They are the most recognizable detail of the hall.
Tip: Look along the row of lamps from one end of the platform.
The plaque with the Order of Victory
At the end of the platform is a large plaque with an image of the Order of Victory and a slogan praising the Red Army.
It is a reminder that the station was built in wartime.
Tip: Look for the plaque at the end of the hall, away from the stairs.
Once called Stalinskaya
The station was called Stalinskaya, after the square above it, until 1961, when it became Semyonovskaya.
It is a listed heritage site, designed by Samuil Kravets and V. Akhmetev.
Tip: Look for the old name in older guidebooks and maps.
Atmosphere
The hall is wide and warm, with four rows of red and white marble pillars, grey walls and a line of green lamps along the platform. The sound is trains, announcements and the long hum of the escalators.
Residents of the east of the city use the station every day, and the mood is that of a working station of the 1940s, formal and a little severe.
It is busiest at rush hours, and calm in the middle of the day on weekdays and late in the evening, when the marble looks its best.
History of Semyonovskaya Metro Station
The Moscow Metro kept growing during the Second World War, and its Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line was extended east in 1944. On 18 January 1944 the section from Kurskaya to Partizanskaya opened, with three stations of the Pokrovsky radius, among them one under Stalin Square.
The station was first called Stalinskaya. It was designed by the architects Samuil Kravets and V. Akhmetev, as a deep station about 40 meters underground, and from 1944 until 1950 it was the deepest station of the Metro.
It was planned as a pylon station, but the design was changed and the pylons became pillars. The result was an unusual hall with a double-width platform and four rows of pillars faced with red and white marble, and a row of green marble lamps along the middle.
At the end of the platform a large plaque with the Order of Victory recalls the war. On 30 November 1961 the station was renamed Semyonovskaya.
In 2000 the Moscow government listed the station as a heritage site. In May 2005 it was closed for about a year to replace its escalators and renovate its vestibule.
Today it is a working stop on Line 3, in the east of the city.
Tickets and Booking for Semyonovskaya 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 Semyonovskaya Metro Station
Semyonovskaya is in the Sokolinaya Gora District, in the east of Moscow, at Semyonovskaya Square.
- Metro: Semyonovskaya (Line 3, Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya, blue), between Elektrozavodskaya and Partizanskaya.
The exit details and the walking times to any sights were not verified. A taxi can drop you at Semyonovskaya Square.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The station is deep, about 40 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
The streets around Semyonovskaya Square have cafes, shops and fast food outlets typical of a residential district. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a camera for the marble and the lamps, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Semyonovskaya Metro Station
Along the row of green lamps
The line of green marble lamps down the middle of the platform, with the rows of pillars on both sides.
Best time: Late evening or mid-morning, when the platform is quieter
The plaque at the end of the hall
The large plaque with the Order of Victory at the end of the platform, framed by the pillars.
Best time: Between trains, with the platform clear
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 interested in history. It is deep, with long escalators, and busy 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
- Count the rows of pillars; there are four, not the usual two.
- Walk to the end of the platform to see the plaque with the Order of Victory.
- Look for the old name, Stalinskaya, in older guidebooks and maps.
- Compare the hall with Partizanskaya, the next station, which is shallow and has three tracks.
- Look at the lamps from a distance; the green marble looks best against the red and white pillars.
- Visit between rush hours so you can look at the hall in peace.
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FAQ: Semyonovskaya Metro Station
When did Semyonovskaya open?
On 18 January 1944, during the Second World War, as Stalinskaya.
Why was it once called Stalinskaya?
After Stalin Square above it. It was renamed Semyonovskaya in 1961.
How deep is it?
About 40 meters. It was the deepest station of the Metro from 1944 until 1950.
Which line is it on?
Line 3, the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line, in blue, between Elektrozavodskaya and Partizanskaya.
What is unusual about the hall?
A double-width platform with four rows of pillars, instead of two.
Do I need a ticket to see it?
Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.
Who designed it?
The architects were Samuil Kravets and V. Akhmetev.
How long do I need?
About 10 minutes to see the hall.
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