Sokolniki metro station

Metro station "Prospekt Sokolniki" is located on the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya line (line 7) of the Moscow metro. It was opened on December 30, 1979 and is located between the stations "Red Gate" and "Sokolniki".

Description of station

• Address: Russia, Moscow, Central Administrative District, Basmanny District, Pokrovka Street, house 14/24
• Metro line: Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya (orange) line, number 7
• Depth of laying: about 35 meters
• Station type: Column of two-span deep laying
• Architects: N. P. Demchinsky, V. K. Stolbov, G. L. Leppik, V. I. Goltsov

Architecture and decoration

The Sokolniki Prospect station is decorated in the style of Soviet modernism. Its platforms are lined with light marble, and the columns and arches are made of concrete. Lamps located on the ceiling provide good lighting platforms.

Entry and exit

• Main entrance: Pokrovka Street, house 14/24
• Exits: Pokrovka Street, Chistoprudny Boulevard Street, Theatre Passage

Mode of work

The station operates 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

Transport accessibility

The Sokolniki Prospect station is located in the center of Moscow, which provides it with good transport accessibility. In the immediate vicinity of the station there are bus stops and taxis, as well as parking for personal transport.

Attractions nearby

• Falconers: One of the oldest and largest parks in Moscow, a popular place for walking and relaxing with family or friends.
• Pokrovsky Boulevard: A picturesque street with historic buildings and a cafe where you can have a good time.
• Theatre passage: The old street with many theaters, restaurants and cafes is the center of cultural life in Moscow.
• V. Mayakovsky Theatre: One of the largest theaters in Moscow, where you can watch high-quality performances of various genres.

History

The Sokolniki Prospect station was opened on December 30, 1979 as part of the construction of the Tagansk-Krasnopresnenskaya line of the Moscow Metro. It was welcomed as an important addition to the district’s transport infrastructure and has since been an important transportation hub in the center 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.

Sokolniki Prospekt metro station is an important element of the transport system of the central district of Moscow, providing residents and guests of the city with convenient communication with other districts and access to various infrastructure facilities.