Author: Polina D

This marks the completion of the first stage of construction for the Line 16, which now includes 11 stations and spans more than 25 kilometers.

There are five transfer hubs on the line:

– At ZIL and Krymskaya, you can transfer to the stations of the same name on the Moscow Central Circle (MCC).

– At Akademicheskaya,” there is a transfer to the Line 6.

– At Novatorskaya, you can transfer to the Big Circle Line.

– At Novomoskovskaya, you can transfer to the Line 1.

In the future, the ZIL station will also provide a transfer to the under-construction Line 18.

Thanks to the Troitskaya Line, more than 1 million Moscow residents have gained new convenient routes for getting around the city. For many, travel time to the city center has been reduced by 10–15 minutes or more.

According to forecasts, the 11 stations will serve about 100,000 passengers per day.

Only the most modern Moskva-2024 trains run on the line, designed for maximum comfort: improved aerodynamics, modern interiors, wider seats and doors, and open gangways between cars. These trains are serviced at the new Stolbovo depot.

The second phase of construction is currently in the design stage. This 16.8 km long section with six stations will extend the line from Novomoskovskaya to Troitskaya.

On City Day, a unique structure was unveiled in Zaryadye Park — the Matryoshka of Moscow. This modern media space, which has no analogues in the world, has become a new point of attraction for Muscovites and visitors to the capital.

The Matryoshka of Moscow was created on the basis of the Moscow Tourist Center, preserving its original function while transforming into a high-tech, dynamic structure. It can change shape in real time and showcase the achievements of Moscow and Russia through 3D graphics and kinetic installations.

The core of the structure consists of 30 giant rings made of steel, aerospace aluminum, and titanium. They rise to a height of up to 11 meters in just 4.5 minutes. The external appearance of the object is formed by 1,500 LED media screens in a honeycomb pattern, which can transform every 1–2 seconds. During the show, the figure’s height reaches 22 meters.

One of the most impressive forms the installation takes is that of a traditional Russian matryoshka doll — a symbol of family and generational continuity.

The project was developed by Moscow engineers, with all key elements produced at leading enterprises in the capital.

The Matryoshka of Moscow will serve as a year-round venue for patriotic, cultural, and educational programs. From 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, multimedia materials about the city’s achievements will be shown here, while in the evenings from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, programs about culture and landmarks will take place, and at night, informational segments will be broadcast.

A special program has been prepared for young visitors, featuring visual interpretations of classic fairy tales and works by Russian authors, including A.S. Pushkin. On holidays, guests will be treated to themed video postcards.

This new landmark has already become a symbol of the capital’s innovative development and promises to become one of the most popular places for leisure and cultural activities.

As part of Moscow’s Transport Complex Development Program, the rolling stock on the Moscow Central Diameters (MCD) has been fully updated. A total of 4.5 thousand modern carriages have been procured, including the Ivolga and EP2D models. Noise levels inside the trains have been reduced by 35%, and the average age of the rolling stock has decreased fivefold—from 23 to 4.5 years. As a result, the MCD now operates the youngest fleet of suburban trains in Europe.

The impact of this upgrade has been immediate: Muscovites and residents of the Moscow region are increasingly choosing the MCD for their daily commutes. Currently, the system handles around 1.6 million trips per day.

The delivery of new trains for the Central Transport Hub has played a pivotal role in advancing and modernizing Russia’s domestic transport engineering industry.

Next Steps The next phase will focus on updating the rolling stock on the Yaroslavl and Paveletsk directions. In June 2025, deliveries of new trains began on the Yaroslavl line, where four Ivolga 4.0 trains are now in operation. By 2030, a total of 92 trains will be renewed, increasing passenger capacity and comfort on one of the busiest routes.

Additionally, by 2035, approximately 100 new trains are planned for routes connecting Moscow with the Vladimir, Ivanovo, Kaluga, Tula, and other neighboring regions. This initiative will set new standards for passenger comfort across the entire Central Transport Hub, which accounts for nearly 75% of all suburban rail travel in Russia.

“The MCD is one of the most popular and in-demand modes of transport among passengers. Muscovites and residents of the region choose it for its comfort, speed, and seamless transfers to other transport systems. Following the directive of Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, we have completed the rolling stock update on the MCD. Outdated trains have been replaced with modern carriages equipped with climate control, air disinfection systems, clear passenger information displays, media screens, ergonomic seating, and modern charging ports for devices,” added Maksim Liksutov.

A festive procession of vintage trams and cars from different eras traveled from Novokuznetskaya metro station to Chistoprudny Boulevard, where a large exhibition of historic vehicles was set up for Muscovites and visitors.

Guests had the opportunity to admire 15 retro trams and dozens of unique cars, many of which became iconic symbols of their time.

The event also featured a rich cultural and entertainment program, including:

• A field kitchen offering free treats, including 20,000 servings of ice cream;
• Special photo zones;
• Performances by artists from the “Music in the Metro” project, the Academic Choir of the Moscow Metro, and a special guest, Denis Maidanov.

“The Parade of Historic Trams and Cars has now taken place for the 20th time. Once again, we’ve seen tremendous interest in retro transport among residents and visitors of the capital. Following the instructions of Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, we carefully preserve the history of the city’s tram system and actively work to develop this beloved mode of transport for Muscovites,” noted Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport Maksim Liksutov.

Maksim Liksutov reported that the most convenient payment service is now operational on 729 more turnstiles. Previously, biometric payment worked on 2–3 turnstiles at each station.

How does biometric fare payment work?

🔹 You need to register once in the Moscow Metro app, take a photo, and link a bank card.

🔹 The neural network converts the photo into a unique biometric key — a set of encrypted characters. The original image cannot be restored.

🔹 Approach a turnstile with a black sticker and look into the camera. It will “find” your face in the frame and generate a biometric key.

🔹 Then the neural network will compare it with the key in the database within 1 second. If they match, the gates will open.

🔹 The fare will be deducted from the linked bank card. It costs only 63 rubles.

“Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin instructed to connect all metro turnstiles to biometric payment by the end of 2025. The service is already operational on all payment equipment for access on 13 lines. The total number of turnstiles where face recognition payment is available in the metro has exceeded 3,000. In 2026, we will connect the turnstiles of all MCD stations to the system to keep fare payment just as convenient and safe,” noted Maksim Liksutov.