Riga Metro Station
Description:
Metro station "Riga" in Moscow
The metro station Riga is located on the Kaluga-Riga line (line 6) of the Moscow metro. It is located in the area of Maryina Roshcha in the North-Eastern administrative district of Moscow.
General information
- Station code: 093
- Opened: 1 May 1958
- Architects: V. G. Polikarpov, M. N. Alekseeva, A. F. Strelkov
Description of station
"Riga" is a column station of deep laying. The architectural design of the station is made in the style of "Stalin Empire" and is dedicated to the theme of Baltic architecture. The main design elements include:
- The columns are lined with pink marble with vertical stripes of gray marble.
- The walls are covered with gray-beige marble.
- The floor is lined with gray and black granite.
Location and transfers
Riga Station is located in the immediate vicinity of Riga Station, making it an important transport hub for trains to the Baltics and other regions of Russia.
Entry and exit
The station has several exits that lead to:
- Peace Avenue
- 1st Riga Lane
- Riga Square
- Riga station
Contact information
- Address: Moscow, Prospekt Mir, house 64
- Phone: +7 (495) 539-54-54 (information center of the Moscow Metro)
- Official website: mosmetro.ru
Useful references
- Moscow subway scheme
- Train timetable at Riga Station
- Information about Riga Station
Useful information
- Station working hours: The station is open to passengers from 05:30 to 01:00.
- Transfers: At the moment, there are no direct transfers to other metro lines, but the station provides convenient access to ground transport, including long-distance trains and suburban trains from Riga Station.
Riga metro station is not only a transport hub, but also an architectural monument reflecting the rich history and cultural heritage of Moscow.