Moscow

Kievskaya metro station

Description:

Kievskaya metro station is one of the key stations of the Moscow metro and is located on three lines: Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya (line 3), Koltseva (line 5) and Filevskaya (line 4). This is a major transport hub that connects the western part of Moscow with the central districts of the city.

Description of stations

Kiev (Arbat-Pokrovskaya line)

  • Address: Russia, Moscow, Kiev Station
  • Metro line: Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya (blue) line, number 3
  • Depth: 38 metres
  • Station type: Pylon three-fold deep laying
  • Opening: April 5, 1953

Kievskaya (Ring line)

  • Address: Russia, Moscow, Kiev Station
  • Metro Line: Ring (brown) line, number 5
  • Depth of laying: 53.5 meters
  • Station type: Pylon three-fold deep laying
  • Opening: March 14, 1954

Kievskaya (Filevskaya line)

  • Address: Russia, Moscow, Kiev Station
  • Metro line: Filevskaya (blue) line, number 4
  • Depth of laying: 8 metres
  • Station type: Ground covered
  • Opening: 20 November 1958

Architecture and decoration

Each of the Kievskaya stations has a unique architectural style and design:

  • Arbatsko-Pokrov line: The design of the station is dedicated to Ukrainian culture, the walls are decorated with mosaics on the themes of friendship of peoples. The pylons are lined with marble.
  • Ring line: The station is decorated in the style of Stalin’s Empire using marble and granite. The station has mosaic panels depicting scenes from the life of the Ukrainian people.
  • Filevskaya line: The station is made in a more modern style, using glass and metal. The platforms are covered and protected from rainfall.

Entry and exit

  • Main entrance: Kyiv Station Square, access to Kiev Station and Kyiv Highway.
  • Exit: Kyiv Square, Europe Square, Berezhkovskaya embankment.

Transplantation

Kievskaya station is a transfer hub between three lines of the Moscow metro:

  • Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line (line 3)
  • Ring line (line 5)
  • Filevskaya line (line 4)

Mode of work

The stations operate daily from 05:30 to 01:00.

Contacts

  • The official website of the Moscow Metro: mosmetro.ru
  • Hot line of the Moscow metro: +7 (495) 539-54-54

Attractions nearby

  • Kiev railway station: One of the largest railway stations in Moscow, serving long-distance trains and suburban trains.
  • Plaza Europa: Square with modern architectural structures and fountains.
  • Shopping and entertainment center "European": Large shopping center located near the station.
  • The coastline of the Moscow River: A great place to walk along the river.

History

  • Kiev (Arbat-Pokrovskaya line): Opened April 5, 1953. The architects of the station are E. P. Vulich and V. K. Skugarev.
  • Kiev (Ring Line): Opened on March 14, 1954. The architects of the station are E. P. Vulykh and R. I. Pogrebna.
  • Kiev (Filev line): Opened November 20, 1958. The architects of the station are A.F. Strelkov and D.S. Solopov.

Transport accessibility

Kievskaya station provides access to various types of public transport, including buses, trolleybuses and commuter trains. This makes it an important transport hub connecting various districts of Moscow.

Map of terrain

For a more detailed study of routes and objects near the station, you can use map services, for example, Yandex. Maps or Google Maps.

Kievskaya metro station is one of the most important transport hubs in Moscow, providing convenient communication between various districts of the city and access to significant infrastructure.

 

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