Shchukinskaya Metro Station opened on 30 December 1975 on the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line, a shallow station about 13 meters under the Shchukino District in the north-west of Moscow. Shchukinskaya Metro Station is named after the village of Shchukino, which Moscow absorbed in the 1940s.
It was designed by Nina Aleshina and others, and its tunnel from Oktyabrskoye Pole was built with a new method. A link leads to Line D2 of the Moscow Central Diameters. This guide explains the station, the link and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Щукинская |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1975 |
| Architect(s) | Nina Aleshina and others |
| Address | Shchukinskaya Street and Marshala Vasilevskogo Street, Shchukino District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Shchukino |
| Interchanges | Shchukinskaya (Line 7 (Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya, purple), the station itself, between Spartak and Oktyabrskoye Pole, with entrances near Shchukinskaya Street and Marshala Vasilevskogo Street) |
| 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 commuters fill the platform and the passages.
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 Shchukinskaya Metro Station?
Shchukinskaya belongs to the northern extension of Line 7 of 1975, and is named after the village of Shchukino, which became part of Moscow and a municipality in the 1940s. It is a shallow station, about 13 meters deep, designed by Nina Aleshina and others.
The tunnel from Oktyabrskoye Pole to Shchukinskaya was built with a new engineering method. Because the Moscow soil was sandy and the traditional open pit method was hard to use, circular concrete blocks were pressed into the soil instead of being mounted.
A link leads to Line D2 of the Moscow Central Diameters, which makes the station useful for changing between the Metro and the railway. The decoration was not described in the sources found.
Highlights of Shchukinskaya Metro Station
Named after the village of Shchukino
The station is named after the village of Shchukino, which was absorbed by Moscow and became a municipality in the 1940s.
It lies in the Shchukino District, in the north-west.
Tip: Look at a map of the area to see how the old village became part of the city.
A new tunneling method
The tunnel from Oktyabrskoye Pole to Shchukinskaya was built with a method developed for the sandy soil of Moscow.
Circular concrete blocks were pressed into the soil rather than mounted.
Tip: You will not see the method, but it explains why the section was built so quickly.
Designed by Nina Aleshina and others
The architects are given as Nina Aleshina and others; the full list was cut off in the source.
Aleshina also worked on other stations of the Metro, such as Kuznetsky Most.
Tip: Compare the hall with Kuznetsky Most, which has its own article.
A shallow station of 1975
Shchukinskaya is about 13 meters underground, and opened on 30 December 1975.
It was part of the northern extension of Line 7, to the districts of Shchukino and Tushino.
Tip: Allow for a short escalator ride.
The link to Line D2
A link leads to Line D2 of the Moscow Central Diameters, a railway line with its own rules.
It makes the station a point for changing between the Metro and the railway.
Tip: Check the railway's own signs and timetable before you walk to the platform.
Entrances near two streets
The entrances are near the intersection of Shchukinskaya Street and Marshala Vasilevskogo Street.
The exits lead to different corners of the junction.
Tip: Check the exit signs for the street you need.
Atmosphere
The hall is calm and orderly, with the sound of trains arriving and the footsteps of residents of the district. The platform is busy with commuters.
Residents of Shchukino, commuters and travelers changing to the railway use the station, and it is busy at rush hours.
It is calm in the middle of the morning on weekdays and late in the evening.
History of Shchukinskaya Metro Station
In the 1970s the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line was extended to the north-west, to the districts of Shchukino and Tushino. The extension opened on 30 December 1975, with several new stations, including Shchukinskaya.
The station is named after the village of Shchukino, which was absorbed by Moscow and became a municipality in the 1940s. It is a shallow station, about 13 meters deep, designed by Nina Aleshina and others.
During the construction of the tunnel from Oktyabrskoye Pole to Shchukinskaya, a new engineering method was developed. Because the Moscow soil was sandy, tunnels had traditionally been built by the open pit method, but here circular concrete blocks were pressed into the soil rather than mounted, which was done rapidly so that the soil did not have time to develop pressure on the tunnel.
The entrances are near the intersection of Shchukinskaya Street and Marshala Vasilevskogo Street. A link leads to Line D2 of the Moscow Central Diameters, the railway line.
On 27 August 2014 Spartak opened as the next station toward the north-west, after being a ghost station for about forty years.
Today Shchukinskaya is a working stop on Line 7, between Spartak and Oktyabrskoye Pole.
Tickets and Booking for Shchukinskaya 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 a lower budget-level fare (₽). 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.
- Rail: the trains of Line D2 have their own fare rules, which were not verified here.
- 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 Shchukinskaya Metro Station
Shchukinskaya is in the Shchukino District, in the north-west of Moscow, near the intersection of Shchukinskaya Street and Marshala Vasilevskogo Street.
- Metro: Shchukinskaya (Line 7, Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya, purple), between Spartak and Oktyabrskoye Pole.
- Rail: a link to Line D2 of the Moscow Central Diameters.
The exit details, the route to the railway platform and the walking times were not verified. Check the destination on the front of the train; Line 7 runs north-west to Planernaya. Buses and taxis can drop you near the station.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The station is shallow, about 13 meters down, but the availability of lifts and step-free access, at the station and on the link to the railway, was not verified. Contact the Metro or check mosmetro.ru before traveling if you need step-free access or assistance.
Food Nearby
Shchukinskaya Street and the streets around the junction have cafes, fast food outlets and shops. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a map or a navigation app, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
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 practical stop for families living in or visiting the district. It is shallow, but busy at rush hours, so keep children close and away from the platform edge. Strollers may need a lift, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Check the railway's own signs and timetable before you walk to the Line D2 platform; the Metro and the rail are separate services.
- Check the exit signs; the junction of Shchukinskaya Street and Marshala Vasilevskogo Street has several corners.
- Ride one stop toward the north-west to reach Spartak and the stadium district.
- Compare the hall with Kuznetsky Most, also by Nina Aleshina, for a very different design of the same year.
- Check the destination on the front of the train; Line 7 runs from Planernaya in the north-west to Kotelniki in the south-east.
- Come in mid-morning on a weekday for the quietest platform.
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FAQ: Shchukinskaya Metro Station
When did Shchukinskaya open?
On 30 December 1975, with the northern extension of Line 7.
Why is it called Shchukinskaya?
After the village of Shchukino, which Moscow absorbed in the 1940s.
How deep is it?
About 13 meters, in a shallow station.
Which line is it on?
Line 7, the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line, in purple, between Spartak and Oktyabrskoye Pole.
Who designed it?
Nina Aleshina and others.
Do I need a ticket to see it?
Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.
Can I change to a railway line?
Yes, to Line D2 of the Moscow Central Diameters, which has its own tickets.
How long do I need?
About 10 minutes to see the hall.
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