Today, traffic will be temporarily closed on Moscow’s embankments and streets due to the Moscow Marathon.
Until 12:00 PM, traffic will be blocked on sections of Luzhniki Street (from building 24, structure 24 to Luzhnetskaya Embankment) and Luzhnetskaya Embankment (from Luzhniki Street to Frunzenskaya Embankment). From 8:50 AM to 1:00 PM, travel will not be possible on Smolensky Boulevard and the outer side of Zubovsky Boulevard. From 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, traffic will be restricted on Krymsky Proezd and Smolenskaya-Sennaya Square.
From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, travel will be prohibited on Frunzenskaya, Rostovskaya, Savvinskaya, Novodevichya embankments, as well as sections of Smolenskaya and Luzhnetskaya. From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, restrictions will also apply to sections of Smolenskaya Street, Khamovnichesky Val, and Luzhniki.
Parking will also be prohibited on these streets. Travelers are asked to consider these changes when planning their routes.
Luzhniki Street
Luzhniki Street is a major thoroughfare in Moscow, Russia, named for the nearby Luzhniki Olympic Complex. The area’s history is deeply tied to sports, as the complex was the central venue for the 1980 Summer Olympics. Today, the street serves as a key access route to the stadium, which has hosted events like the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Luzhnetskaya Embankment
Luzhnetskaya Embankment is a major roadway and promenade running along the Moskva River in Moscow. It is most famous for being the location of the Luzhniki Stadium, a central venue for the 1980 Summer Olympics. The area has been a significant hub for sports and large-scale public events in Russia for decades.
Smolensky Boulevard
Smolensky Boulevard is one of the historic boulevards that form the Boulevard Ring in central Moscow. It was created in the 1820s on the site of the former White City wall, which was demolished. The boulevard is named after the old Smolensk Road that once led to the city of Smolensk.
Zubovsky Boulevard
Zubovsky Boulevard is a historic thoroughfare in Moscow, Russia, forming part of the city’s iconic Boulevard Ring. It was established in the 1820s on the site of the former White City wall, which was dismantled after the Fire of 1812. Today, it is a peaceful, tree-lined promenade known for its classic Moscow atmosphere and 19th-century architecture.
Krymsky Proezd
Krymsky Proezd is a major street and bridge in central Moscow, running from the Crimean Bridge (Krymsky Most) across the Moskva River to Zubovskaya Square. The area’s name originates from the old Crimean Ford, a historic crossing point, but its current form was largely shaped in the 1930s as part of Joseph Stalin’s grand reconstruction of Moscow, including the construction of the modern suspension bridge. Today, it is a key transportation artery and a gateway to Gorky Park, one of the city’s most popular recreational areas.
Smolenskaya-Sennaya Square
Smolenskaya-Sennaya Square is a historic square in Moscow, Russia, located on the western side of the Garden Ring. Historically, it was a major hay market (“Sennaya” means “hay” in Russian) from the 17th to the 19th century, serving as a vital trading hub for the city. Today, it functions as a significant traffic intersection and urban space, having lost its original market function but retaining its historical name.
Frunzenskaya Embankment
Frunzenskaya Embankment is a major thoroughfare running along the Moskva River in central Moscow. It was constructed and named in the 1930s in honor of the Soviet military leader Mikhail Frunze, as part of the city’s redevelopment during that era. Today, it is a prominent residential and commercial area known for its Stalinist-era architecture and scenic views of the river.
Novodevichya Embankment
Novodevichya Embankment is a historic street running along the Moskva River in Moscow, Russia. It is most famous for offering a direct and picturesque view of the Novodevichy Convent, a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in the 16th century. The embankment itself is lined with notable examples of pre-revolutionary and Stalinist architecture, making it a significant cultural and architectural landmark.
