Krasnoselsky District

Krasnoselsky District stretches northeast from Lubyanka Square and houses three major railway terminals around Komsomolskaya Square with extensive rail infrastructure throughout. The neighborhood is defined by its proximity to major transportation hubs and dense residential blocks built across different periods.

The district originated from Krasnoe Selo village and underwent major transformation after the opening of the first Saint Petersburg to Moscow railroad line in 1851. The arrival of rail transport attracted industry and workers, fundamentally changing the area from rural land to an urban center.

The Church of Saint Peter and Paul marks the neighborhood with baroque architecture and serves as a focal point for the local community. Visitors can experience the religious traditions that have remained part of daily life here for generations.

The district connects well to the metro network with stations including Chistye Prudy, Turgenevskaya, Sretensky Bulvar, Krasnye Vorota, Komsomolskaya, and Krasnoselskaya. The multiple entry points make navigation straightforward and allow visitors to reach different parts of the area easily.

The district contains two Stalin-era high-rises from the 1940s, including the Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya Hotel at Komsomolskaya Square with its distinctive architecture. These monumental buildings still define the skyline and represent this construction period well.

Location: Central Administrative Okrug

GPS coordinates: 55.77861,37.65639

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07