Tverskaya Metro Station opened on 20 July 1979 on the Zamoskvoretskaya Line, about 42 meters under Pushkin Square in the center of Moscow, as Gorkovskaya. Tverskaya Metro Station took its present name in the autumn of 1990, when Gorky Street became Tverskaya Street again.
It was built on a working Metro line, and today it is part of a three-station junction with Pushkinskaya and Chekhovskaya. This guide explains the story, the transfers and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Тверская |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1979 |
| Address | Tverskaya Street and Pushkin Square, Tverskoy District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Tverskoy |
| Interchanges | Tverskaya (Line 2 (Zamoskvoretskaya, green), the station itself, between Mayakovskaya and Teatralnaya, under Pushkin Square) Pushkinskaya (Line 7 (Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya, purple), 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 Tverskaya Metro Station?
Tverskaya has an unusual story: a station was planned here in the 1930s but not built, and a straight tunnel was left for it. The station was finally built in 1979, on a Metro line that stayed in operation, because of difficult ground and dense buildings in the center.
The builders laid the tracks straight along the axis of the future station and worked without a separate shaft, a solution described as a classic of the Soviet engineering school.
The station was named Gorkovskaya, after Maxim Gorky, until 1990. It is also the key to a three-station junction in the center: Pushkinskaya on Line 7 and Chekhovskaya on Line 9 are linked by transfers.
Highlights of Tverskaya Metro Station
Built on a working line
Tverskaya was built on a Metro line that stayed in operation, because of complicated geology and dense construction in the center.
A separate shaft was ruled out, so the tracks were laid straight along the axis of the future station.
Tip: Think of the station as a late addition when you look at the hall; it was cut into a running line.
A station planned in the 1930s
A station at this place was planned in the 1930s, when the Metro system was mostly on the drawing board.
For technical reasons it was not built then, and a straight tunnel was left for it.
Tip: Compare the date, 1979, with its neighbors on the line, which opened in 1938.
Called Gorkovskaya
The station opened on 20 July 1979 as Gorkovskaya, named after the writer Maxim Gorky.
It was renamed Tverskaya in the autumn of 1990, when Gorky Street got its old name back.
Tip: Look for the old name in older guidebooks and maps.
The composition about Gorky
The station was dedicated to Gorky, with an artistic composition.
After the transfer to Chekhovskaya opened in 1987, the composition was moved to the escalator lobby of that transfer.
Tip: Look for it in the escalator lobby on the way to Chekhovskaya.
A three-station junction
Transfers lead to Pushkinskaya on Line 7 and Chekhovskaya on Line 9.
Together with Tverskaya, they form one of the busiest junctions in Moscow.
Tip: Follow the line colors and leave extra time at rush hours.
Under Pushkin Square
The station lies along Tverskaya Street, under Pushkin Square, in the center.
The walking times to the exits and sights were not verified.
Tip: Check the exit signs before you go up, since the exits lead to different corners of the square.
Atmosphere
The hall is bright and busy, with a steady flow of passengers heading for the transfers. The sound is trains, announcements and the long hum of the escalators.
Office workers, shoppers and visitors to the boulevards use the station, and it is one of the busiest junctions in the center.
It is busiest at rush hours and in the evening, and calmest in the middle of the morning on weekdays.
History of Tverskaya Metro Station
When the Moscow Metro was planned in the 1930s, a station on the line along Tverskaya Street was part of the early plans. For various technical reasons, it was decided not to build the station then, and the line was built with a straight tunnel left for it.
In the early 1960s the plans of the Metro changed, and the city decided to include a transfer station on the line, linked with the new Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line at Pushkinskaya.
The station was built on an operating Metro line, because of complicated geology and the dense buildings of the center. A separate shaft was ruled out, and bypass tunnels were not possible, so the builders laid the tracks straight along the axis of the future station. It is described as a classic example of the Soviet engineering school.
It opened on 20 July 1979 as Gorkovskaya, named after the writer Maxim Gorky, and is about 42 meters deep. It was dedicated to Gorky, with an artistic composition.
In 1987 a transfer to Chekhovskaya on the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line opened, and the composition was moved to the escalator lobby of the transfer.
In the autumn of 1990, after the city restored the name of Tverskaya Street, the station was renamed Tverskaya. Today it is a working stop on Line 2, with transfers to Line 7 and Line 9.
Tickets and Booking for Tverskaya 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 Tverskaya Metro Station
Tverskaya is in the Tverskoy District, in the center of Moscow, along Tverskaya Street, under Pushkin Square.
- Metro: Tverskaya (Line 2, Zamoskvoretskaya, green), between Mayakovskaya and Teatralnaya.
- Transfers: Pushkinskaya (Line 7, purple) and Chekhovskaya (Line 9, gray).
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 42 meters down, and reached by 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
Tverskaya Street, Pushkin Square 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 Tverskaya Metro Station
The platform hall
The platform hall of the 1979 station, seen from one end of the platform.
Best time: Late evening or mid-morning, when the platform is quieter
The escalator lobby of the transfer
The lobby where the composition about Gorky was moved after 1987, seen from the escalators.
Best time: Mid-morning, outside rush hours
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
- Check the line color before a transfer: purple for Pushkinskaya and gray for Chekhovskaya.
- Leave extra time at rush hours; this is one of the busiest junctions in Moscow.
- Look for the old name, Gorkovskaya, in older maps and guidebooks.
- Compare the hall with Mayakovskaya, the next station out, which opened in 1938.
- Look for the composition about Gorky in the escalator lobby of the transfer to Chekhovskaya.
- Come in mid-morning on a weekday for the quietest platform.
Explore Nearby Tverskaya Metro Station
Sights near Tverskaya 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 550 m away (~9 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.
Vysokopetrovsky Monastery Moscow – about 600 m away (~10 min walk) · typical visit: 2–3 hours (if doing the overview tour and/or the belltower mini-tour)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Chekhov Moscow Art Theatreabout 700 m away (~11 min walk) · typical visit: About 3 hours for a performanceMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Metro stations near Tverskaya Metro Station
Pushkinskaya 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.
Mayakovskaya Metro Stationabout 800 m away (~13 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near Tverskaya Metro Station
Grabliabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Cafe Pushkinabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Turandotabout 250 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Pafosabout 250 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotels near Tverskaya 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 300 m away (~5 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
InterContinental Moscow Tverskayaabout 400 m away (~7 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Events and traditions near Tverskaya Metro Station
Pushkin Day and Russian Language Day in Moscowabout 150 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Moscow Tea Party Festivalabout 450 m away (~7 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Tverskaya Metro Station
When did Tverskaya open?
On 20 July 1979, as Gorkovskaya.
Why was it called Gorkovskaya?
After the writer Maxim Gorky. It was renamed in the autumn of 1990, when the street got its old name back.
Which lines meet here?
Line 2 at Tverskaya, with transfers to Line 7 at Pushkinskaya and Line 9 at Chekhovskaya.
How deep is it?
About 42 meters.
What is unusual about its construction?
It was built on a Metro line that stayed in operation, with the tracks laid straight along the axis of the future station.
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 same as Pushkinskaya?
No. Pushkinskaya is a separate station on Line 7, linked to Tverskaya by a transfer.
How long do I need?
About 10 minutes to see the hall and the transfer lobby.
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