Avtozavodskaya, Railway and metro complex in Moscow, Russia
Avtozavodskaya is a combined rail and metro complex in Moscow with two separate facilities: a metro station on the Zamoskvoretskaya Line and a Moscow Central Circle railway platform. The complex enables transfers between the two transport systems and connects to several bus and tram routes nearby.
The metro station opened on January 1, 1943, during World War II, originally named Zavod imeni Stalina before being renamed in 1956. This renaming reflected changing priorities in Soviet naming conventions.
The station interior displays eight mosaic panels depicting World War II scenes, with walls finished in pink Oraktuoy marble. This artistic treatment creates a reflective setting that evokes the era of Soviet resilience.
The complex sits at a major transit hub with good connections across multiple transport modes, making navigation and orientation straightforward. Visitors should note that the two facilities are spatially separated, so additional time is needed for transfers between them.
The station name derives from its proximity to the ZIS and ZIL automobile factory, where Soviet limousines for government officials were manufactured over many decades. This industrial connection shaped the neighborhood and remains part of its identity.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
