Spartak Metro Station opened on 27 August 2014 on the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line, in the Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo District of Moscow. Spartak Metro Station was built together with the line in the 1970s, as a station called Volokolamskaya, but stayed closed for about forty years.
It lies under the former Tushino airfield, and was finished when the Otkrytiye Arena stadium of FC Spartak Moscow was about to open. This guide explains the history, how to get there and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Спартак |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 2014 |
| Address | Tushino airfield area, Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo |
| Interchanges | Spartak (Line 7 (Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya, purple), the station itself, between Tushinskaya and Shchukinskaya) |
| 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 station fills before and after matches and events at the stadium.
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 Spartak Metro Station?
Spartak is one of the best-known ghost stations of the Moscow Metro: a station that was built in the 1970s with the line, as Volokolamskaya, but not opened. For decades passengers could glimpse its platforms from the windows of the trains between Shchukinskaya and Tushinskaya, especially when it was lit by a train passing in the opposite direction.
It was meant to serve a housing district planned in the 1960s on the old Tushino airfield. It was finally completed because of the planned opening of the Otkrytiye Arena, the home ground of FC Spartak Moscow, and opened on 27 August 2014 under the name Spartak.
It is the practical stop for the stadium. The design, the architects and the depth were not described in the sources found.
Highlights of Spartak Metro Station
A former ghost station
The station was built in the 1970s with the line as Volokolamskaya, but it was not opened.
For about forty years it stood empty between Shchukinskaya and Tushinskaya.
Tip: Look out of the window between Shchukinskaya and Tushinskaya, in the old days; now the train stops here.
Seen from the train windows
Passengers could spot the station from the windows of the trains between Shchukinskaya and Tushinskaya, especially when it was lit by a train passing in the opposite direction.
It was a well-known curiosity of the line.
Tip: The story is a good one to know when you ride the line.
Finished for the stadium
The planned opening of the Otkrytiye Arena stadium, the home ground of FC Spartak Moscow, drove the completion of the station.
The station opened on 27 August 2014.
Tip: Check the match calendar if you plan to travel near a game; the station fills quickly.
Under the Tushino airfield
The station lies under the former Tushino airfield, where a housing district was planned in the 1960s.
The station was to serve that district.
Tip: Check a map for the area; it is mostly modern development.
Renamed from Volokolamskaya
The station was previously named Volokolamskaya, and took the name of the football club, Spartak, when it opened.
There is another Volokolamskaya on Line 3.
Tip: Do not confuse it with Volokolamskaya on Line 3, which is in another part of the city.
Between Tushinskaya and Shchukinskaya
On Line 7, the station lies between Tushinskaya toward the north-west and Shchukinskaya toward the center.
A map site lists Tushinskaya at 800 meters.
Tip: Check the walking route if you come from Tushinskaya.
Atmosphere
The hall is modern and quiet on a normal day, with the sound of trains arriving and the footsteps of residents of the new district. On match days the platform fills with fans.
Residents of the area, commuters and football fans use the station, and it is busiest before and after matches and events at the stadium.
It is calm in the middle of the morning on weekdays and late in the evening.
History of Spartak Metro Station
In the 1960s the plans for the expansion of Moscow called for a municipal housing district on the old Tushino airfield. The Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line was extended north, and a station called Volokolamskaya was to serve the new district.
The line opened in 1975 to the northern districts of Shchukino and Tushino, but the station under the airfield was not opened. It was built as a shell and left empty, and became a ghost station. Passengers could spot it from the windows of the trains between Shchukinskaya and Tushinskaya, especially when it was lit by a train passing in the opposite direction.
The station stayed closed for about forty years. In the 2010s the planned opening of the Otkrytiye Arena, the home ground of FC Spartak Moscow, at the site drove its completion.
The station was inaugurated on 27 August 2014 under the name Spartak, in the Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo District.
Today Spartak is a working stop on Line 7, between Tushinskaya and Shchukinskaya, and the station for the stadium.
Tickets and Booking for Spartak 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.
- Rush hours: the station is busiest in the morning and evening on weekdays, and around matches and events at the stadium.
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 Spartak Metro Station
Spartak is in the Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo District, in the north-west of Moscow, on the site of the former Tushino airfield.
- Metro: Spartak (Line 7, Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya, purple), between Tushinskaya and Shchukinskaya.
The exits and the walking times were not verified, apart from a map site’s distance of 800 meters to Tushinskaya. Check the destination on the front of the train; Line 7 runs north-west to Planernaya. Buses and taxis can drop you near the stadium.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The depth of the station and the availability of lifts and step-free access were not verified. Contact the Metro or check mosmetro.ru before traveling if you need step-free access or assistance.
Food Nearby
The streets of the new district around the former airfield have cafes, fast food outlets and shops, and the stadium area has its own food outlets on event days. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a map or a navigation app, since the area is new and large, 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 and on match days, 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 going to the stadium or visiting the district, but it fills quickly on match days, 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 match calendar before you travel near the stadium; the trains and the platform fill quickly.
- Do not confuse the station with Volokolamskaya on Line 3, which is another station in another part of the city.
- Ride one stop to Shchukinskaya to see the section where the station was once visible only from the train windows.
- Check the destination on the front of the train; Line 7 is long and runs to Planernaya in the north-west.
- Check the exit signs and a map; the area of the former airfield is large and mostly modern.
- Come in mid-morning on a weekday for the quietest platform.
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FAQ: Spartak Metro Station
When did Spartak open?
On 27 August 2014, about forty years after the line.
Why was it a ghost station?
It was built in the 1970s for a planned housing district but was not opened; it was finished when the nearby stadium was about to open.
What was it called before?
Volokolamskaya.
Which line is it on?
Line 7, the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line, in purple, between Tushinskaya and Shchukinskaya.
Is it the station for the stadium?
Yes, the Otkrytiye Arena of FC Spartak Moscow is on the former Tushino airfield nearby; check a map for the exact route.
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 not found in the sources checked.
How long do I need?
About 10 minutes to see the hall.
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