Okhotny Ryad Shopping Center

The Okhotny Ryad shopping center is a unique underground complex located on Manezhnaya Square in the very center of the Russian capital. This place attracts millions of visitors every year thanks to its convenient location — just a few minutes’ walk from Red Square and Alexander Garden. The complex was ceremonially opened in 1997 to mark the 850th anniversary of Moscow. The total area of the shopping center is about 63,000 square meters, distributed over three underground and one above-ground level. Above the underground part of the complex there is a picturesque square with monumental fountains and sculptural compositions.

Opening hours and contact information

Okhotny Ryad Mall is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00, with no days off, including weekends and public holidays. Address: Manezhnaya Square, building 1, structure 2
Phone: +7 (495) 737-84-49
Official website: ox-r.ru

Shops and brands in the shopping center

Okhotny Ryad features more than 150 stores and boutiques of well-known Russian and international brands. Here you can find goods for every taste and budget.

Fashion clothing

• Popular brands: Zara, Mango, Bershka, Stradivarius, Pull and Bear
• Premium segment: Calvin Klein, Lacoste, UNIQLO
• Affordable brands: Incity, Terranova, GAP, LOVE REPUBLIC, Colin's

Footwear and accessories

• Shoe stores: CONVERSE, Carlo Pazolini, Paolo Conte, Respect, Tervolina
• Bags and leather goods: Dakkem, Gallato, UNO
• Jewelry: PANDORA, Swarovski, SUNLIGHT Brilliant, Zolotoy Pavlin

Sporting goods

Fans of an active lifestyle will find the following stores:

• Adidas Originals
• Nike
• New Balance
• VANS
• QUIKSILVER / ROXY
• Street Beat

Cosmetics and perfumery

• RIVE GAUCHE
• M.A.C.
• NYX
• L'OCCITANE
• The Body Shop
• Yves Rocher
• Natura Siberica

Lingerie

• Victoria's Secret
• Intimissimi
• Calzedonia
• Milavitsa
• Incanto

On the upper level of the complex there is a MATRЁSHKA Market Russian designers’ fair, featuring collections by domestic fashion designers: Sultanna Frantsuzova, Olga Osipenko, Maria Rybalchenko and others.

Restaurants and cafés

The food court of the Okhotny Ryad mall brings together about 30 food outlets of various formats and price categories.

Popular fast-food chains

• McDonald's
• Burger King
• KFC
• Subway

Cafés and restaurants

• Russian cuisine: Teremok (pancakes and traditional dishes), Mu-Mu (home-style food)
• Asian cuisine: Yamkee (authentic Asian cuisine), Menza (Pan-Asian cuisine)
• Desserts and ice cream: 33 Penguins, Movenpick, Gelateria Plombir
• Coffee shops: Coffee House, Cofix
• Bars: Bar BQ with a dance floor and lounge area

Additional services

On the territory of the complex you will find:

• Atelier “Moskvichka”
• Sweet Fingers manicure salon
• Watch repair workshop
• Mobile service providers: MTS, Euroset, Megafon, Tele2
• Electronics stores: Know-How, ION, Telefon.ru
• ATMs: Sberbank, Alfa-Bank, Gazprombank, Tinkoff, Uralsib

Architectural features

The design of the shopping center is thought out down to the last detail. Each level is decorated in the style of a particular era:

• The lower floor is styled after the 17th century
• The middle level is done in the style of classicism
• The upper floor is designed in the Art Nouveau style

All levels are connected by two spacious atriums with fountains, crowned with glass domes. In the main atrium there is a monumental fountain with a figure of Diana, the goddess of the hunt, and her companions. The above-ground part of the complex is a system of terraces with staircases and balustrades, styled after traditional Russian market arcades. The square is decorated with sculptural compositions based on Russian fairy tales: “Alyonushka”, “Ivan Tsarevich and the Frog Princess”, “The Crane and the Fox”, “The Old Man and the Golden Fish”.

The “World Clock” fountain — the main attraction

The “World Clock” fountain is considered one of the calling cards of central Moscow. It crowns the main atrium of the shopping center and is a unique structure. The transparent dome is decorated with a depiction of the map of the Northern Hemisphere and rotates continuously, making a full revolution in 24 hours. In the center of the dome there is a sculpture of Saint George the Victorious — the patron saint of Moscow, created by Zurab Tsereteli. The dome is divided into 24 sectors corresponding to the number of time zones. At the bottom there are numerals, and above each one — 12 small lamps (each representing 5 minutes). Thanks to this system you can find out the exact time in any capital of the Northern Hemisphere.

How to get to Okhotny Ryad Mall

The shopping center is located right in the city center, so the most convenient way to get there is to use the metro.

Metro stations

• “Okhotny Ryad” — Sokolnicheskaya Line (red, No. 1)
• “Ploshchad Revolyutsii” — Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line (blue, No. 3)
• “Teatralnaya” — Zamoskvoretskaya Line (green, No. 2)

All three stations are interconnected by passageways. The metro exits lead directly to the entrances of the shopping center.

Bus routes

Buses to the “Manezhnaya Square” stop:

• Routes: K, M1, M2, M3, M10, M27
• Night: N1, N2
• Daytime: 101, 144, 904

By car

You can get there by car via the main thoroughfares:

• Tverskaya Street
• Bolshaya Yakimanka
• New Arbat

Parking at Okhotny Ryad Mall

The shopping center has a secured four-level underground parking garage for 180 cars. The entrance is from the side of Revolution Square, next to the exit from “Teatralnaya” metro station. Parking rates:

• Monday–Friday: 200 rubles per hour
• Saturday–Sunday: 300 rubles per hour

Long-term rental rates are available:

• 24 hours — from 3,000 rubles
• Month — from 22,000 rubles

Additional services available in the parking area:

• Car wash
• Interior dry cleaning
• Glass repair

The parking facility operates around the clock.

History of the complex

Construction of the underground shopping center began in 1995 and was completed by 1997. The project was developed by the Moscow institutes Mosinzhproekt and Mosproekt. The idea of creating a large-scale underground complex in a historic center saturated with engineering communications was quite bold. Nearby are the Kremlin and Red Square, and three metro lines run underground. Before the work started, thorough studies were carried out on the strength of historical buildings and underground structures. Construction was carried out using innovative technologies, which made it possible to reroute all utilities out of the construction zone without disrupting the vital systems of the surrounding buildings. In 1997 the project won the MIPIM AWARDS international competition, which confirmed its high quality and innovative nature.

The historical name: from old trading rows to the present day

The name “Okhotny Ryad” has a centuries-long history. In old Moscow, this was the site of trading rows where hunters sold game from the forests around Moscow — hazel grouse, black grouse and other birds. Originally, trade was conducted on the territory of today’s Historical Museum, but in the 18th century the rows were moved beyond the Neglinka River. After the fire of 1812, the wooden stalls were replaced by stone buildings. Gradually, Okhotny Ryad became a symbol of the Moscow merchant class, associated with hospitality and lavish feasts. In 1935, a street appeared on the site of the square, which in 1961 was renamed Marx Avenue, and in 1990 its historical name was restored. The modern shopping center continues these traditions — it is a place of luxurious trade and a point of attraction for residents and guests of the capital. History really does move in a spiral!

Why you should visit Okhotny Ryad Mall

1. Unique location — just a few steps from Moscow’s main attractions
2. Huge selection of shops — more than 150 clothing, footwear and accessory brands
3. Variety of cafés and restaurants — about 30 venues for every taste
4. Convenient transport access — direct exits from three metro stations
5. Interesting architecture — each level has its own style
6. Cultural value — the “World Clock” fountain and fairy-tale-inspired sculptures

Okhotny Ryad Mall is not just a shopping center, but a full-fledged space for shopping, relaxation and meeting up in the very heart of Moscow!