On September 27, the outer side of the Garden Ring in Moscow will be closed to traffic. The road is being cleared for participants of the Moscow Motorcycle Festival, according to the city’s transport department. The department advises guests and residents to use the metro for trips to the city center.

Traffic will be closed starting at 11:40 Moscow time. In addition to the Garden Ring, traffic will also be blocked on Kosygin Street (toward Vorobyovskoye Highway), Bolshaya Dorogomilovskaya Street, and Smolenskaya Street, as well as on Vorobyovskoye Highway, Berezhkovskaya Embankment, Borodinsky Bridge, and the exit from it to Taras Shevchenko Embankment.

The transport department did not specify the exact time when traffic would resume but noted that roads would become available for vehicles as the motorcycle column passes through.

During the motorcycle festival, from 9:00 on September 26 until 7:00 on September 28, the passage from Kosygin Street to Universitetsky Avenue will also be closed. On September 27, from 8:00 to 19:00, various sections of Kosygin Street, Universitetsky Avenue, and Universitetskaya Square will be inaccessible for traffic. Parking will be prohibited in some areas with restrictions.

Garden Ring

The Garden Ring is a major circular avenue encircling central Moscow, tracing the path of the city’s 16th-century defensive earthwork ramparts. Its name originates from the gardens that were planted on the former ramparts after they were demolished in the early 19th century. Today, it is a vital transportation artery and a prominent landmark that defines the boundaries of the city’s historic core.

Kosygin Street

Kosygin Street is a major thoroughfare in Moscow, Russia, named in 1984 for Alexei Kosygin, the long-serving Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR. The street is historically significant for leading to the main building of Moscow State University on Vorobyovy Gory (Sparrow Hills), a Stalinist skyscraper that is a landmark of the city. It remains an important route connecting the city center with the southwestern districts.

Bolshaya Dorogomilovskaya Street

Bolshaya Dorogomilovskaya Street is a major thoroughfare in western Moscow, historically known as an old road leading to the city from the west. It gained prominence in the 19th century as an industrial and transportation hub and is now a significant commercial and residential artery, home to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.

Smolenskaya Street

Smolenskaya Street is a major thoroughfare in Moscow, Russia, named after the city of Smolensk. Historically, it was part of the old road leading west from the city center and became a significant commercial and residential area in the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, it is known for its mix of architectural styles, government buildings, and its proximity to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Vorobyovskoye Highway

Vorobyovskoye Highway is a major thoroughfare in southwestern Moscow, Russia, running along the edge of the Vorobyovy Gory (Sparrow Hills). The area is historically significant, having been the site of a village since the 14th century, and is now famous for the observation platform near Moscow State University, which offers iconic panoramic views of the city.

Berezhkovskaya Embankment

Berezhkovskaya Embankment is a historic quay on the Moskva River in Moscow, located near the Kievsky Railway Station. Its history is closely tied to the nearby Berezhki village, from which it gets its name, and it was historically an important industrial and transportation hub. Today, it is a modern embankment known for its views and its proximity to the prominent Moscow City skyscraper complex.

Borodinsky Bridge

The Borodinsky Bridge is a steel arch bridge spanning the Moskva River in Moscow, commemorating the Battle of Borodino fought in 1812 during the Napoleonic Wars. Originally constructed in 1912 for the centenary of the battle, it was later rebuilt in its current form in 2001. It serves as a vital transportation link and a historical monument to the famous battle.

Taras Shevchenko Embankment

Taras Shevchenko Embankment is a scenic pedestrian walkway along the Dnipro River in Kyiv, Ukraine. It is named in honor of Taras Shevchenko, the renowned 19th-century Ukrainian poet and artist who is a central figure in the country’s national revival. The embankment offers picturesque views of the river and the city and serves as a popular public space for recreation and cultural events.