Preobrazhenskaya Ploshchad

Preobrazhenskaya Ploshchad is an underground metro station on the Sokolnicheskaya Line, positioned between Sokolniki and Cherkizovskaya stations. It sits roughly 8 meters below ground with an island platform layout and two underground vestibules connecting to Preobrazhenskaya Square.

The station opened on December 31, 1965, as part of the northern extension of the Sokolnicheskaya Line. It initially served as a terminus with reversing sidings before the line continued further north.

The station's name refers to the Transfiguration and connects to the Preobrazhensky Regiment founded during Peter I's era. This historical link shapes how locals understand the place and its role in the district.

The station is accessible via two underground entrances and connects to multiple surface transport options including buses, trolleybuses, and trams. Visitors should note that each entrance leads to different sections of the square above.

During the 2009 renovation, design elements from Akademicheskaya station were replicated, resulting in white ceramic walls with green stripes and granite flooring. This choice created a visually distinct environment that stands apart from other stations on the line.

Location: Preobrazhenskoye District

Inception: December 31, 1965

Architects: Nikolay Demchinsky

Official opening: December 31, 1965

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Operator: ГУП «Московский метрополитен»

GPS coordinates: 55.79637,37.71535

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:26