Pushkinskaya Square
Plaza Central Moscow square with monument to poet Pushkin
Pushkinskaya Square in central Moscow centers on a bronze monument to Alexander Pushkin beside Tverskaya Street; people meet there before walking to the Arbat, theaters and cafés.
Pushkinskaya Square is a central public square in Moscow marked by a prominent monument to Alexander Pushkin. It functions as a major meeting point and a focal location in the city center.
The space is surrounded by busy streets, shops, theatres and cafes and often hosts informal gatherings and public events. The Pushkin statue is a widely used landmark for meeting and orientation in central Moscow.
The square developed around the Pushkin monument and has been associated with cultural life and public gatherings in Moscow for more than a century. It has been a focal point for demonstrations and commemorations at various times.
Pushkinskaya Square sits near the intersection of Tverskaya Street and the Boulevard Ring in central Moscow, close to the Tverskaya Metro station.
- Pushkin monument: The square is dominated by a monument to the poet Alexander Pushkin, which serves as a common meeting point and city landmark.
- Transport access: Located at the intersection of major central streets, it is adjacent to the Tverskaya Metro station and the Boulevard Ring, making it highly accessible by public transport.
How to Get to Pushkinskaya Square #
Take the Moscow Metro to Pushkinskaya or Tverskaya stations (transfer options from many central lines). The square connects directly with Tverskaya Street and the Arbat pedestrian zone.
Tips for Visiting Pushkinskaya Square #
- Visit late afternoon to watch the square's light and streetlife slow into evening-cafés and kiosks come alive.
- The Pushkin monument is a meeting point-watch for local cultural events and occasional protests that use the square as a platform.
- If using the metro, take the Pushkinskaya station exit that opens directly onto the square for the smoothest arrival.
Best Time to Visit Pushkinskaya Square #
The square is accessible year-round; summer offers livelier street activity while winter provides stark, photographic scenes.
Weather & Climate near Pushkinskaya Square #
Pushkinskaya Square's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (715 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 92 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
