Trip to Moscow Circus on Vernadsky Avenue is always a holiday, but finding parking can ruin the mood even before the show starts. The area around the circus (Vernadsky Avenue, 7) is known for its congestion: traffic flows intersect here with Mikhalkovskaya street, Streets of Udaltsov and Lomonosovsky Prospekt, and parking spaces are sorely lacking. In 2026, the situation became more complicated due to the reorganization of toll zones and tightening control over traffic violations.

This article will help you avoid fines, save time and nerves. We have analyzed all available parking options - from official underground parking lots to little-known free pockets - we collected current prices, compiled interactive maps and added life hacks from local drivers. We paid special attention Hidden photo recording cameras on Kravchenko Street, which “catch” cars parked in violation of the markings, even if you stopped for 5 minutes.

1. Official underground parking of the circus: pros and pitfalls

The most obvious, but not always convenient option is underground parking of the circus itself. The entrance to it is located on the side Kravchenko streets (coordinates: 55.6701° N, 37.5036° E). The parking lot is two-level, designed for 120 cars, but on weekends and holidays, free spaces run out 1–1.5 hours before the start of the performance.

Cost in 2026:

  • 🅿️ First 2 hours — 300 rubles
  • 🕒 Every subsequent hour — 150 rubles
  • 🌙 Night parking (from 22:00 to 8:00) — fixed 500 rubles

⚠️ Attention: When paying through a terminal, there are often queues at the exit. To save time, download the app Parking Moscow (available for iOS and Android) and pay for parking in advance using the QR code at the counter. Also note that entry height is limited. 2.1 meters - owners of large SUVs (Toyota Land Cruiser 200, Mercedes G-Class) will have to look for an alternative.

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If you are traveling with children, park on the top tier of the underground parking lot - there are fewer people there and it is closer to the elevator that leads directly to the circus ticket office.

2. Paid surface parking near the circus: prices and reviews

If the underground parking lot of the circus is busy, pay attention to commercial parking nearby. Their owners are actively taking advantage of the situation and raising prices on Premier show days (for example, during tours Cirque du Soleil or New Year's performances). Below is the current list of verified parking lots with prices for June 2026:

Name/address Cost (rub/hour) Features Rating (Yandex.Maps)
Parking lot "Vernadsky, 5"
(Kravchenko st., 5)		 250 Indoor, video surveillance, car wash 4.7 ⭐
Parking lot "Udaltsova, 20"
(Udaltsova st., 20)		 200 (first hour), 150 (subsequent) Open, 10 min walk to the circus 4.3 ⭐
Parking Pro
(Vernadskogo Avenue, 9)		 300 (fixed for 3 hours) Underground, valet parking 4.8 ⭐
Auto Garage
(Lobachevsky St., 58)		 180 Open 24 hours a day 4.1 ⭐

🔍 How to choose? If safety is important to you, give preference to covered parking lots with security (Parking Pro or Vernadsky, 5). Suitable for a budget option Auto Garage, but keep in mind that you will have to walk 12–15 minutes to the circus Lobachevsky streetwhere there are no sidewalks - be careful with children.

📊 How often do you use paid parking?
Only as a last resort
1-2 times a month
Every week
Constantly

3. Free parking: where to look and how to avoid getting fined

There are free places around the circus on Vernadsky, but you need to know them. Main rule: do not park closer than 5 meters to pedestrian crossings (on Kravchenko street there are many of them, and traffic police inspectors are actively issuing fines under Art. 12.19 Code of Administrative Offenses - 3,000 rubles for Moscow). Here are 3 legal options:

  • 📍 Mikhalkovskaya street, 12A — free pocket for 15–20 cars near a residential building. Minus: you need to enter from the side Kosygin streets, otherwise you risk getting hit by a “No Entry” sign.
  • 🏢 Territory of Moscow State University (Lomonosovsky Prospekt, 27) — after 19:00 the student parking lot is empty. Important: do not occupy a seat with a sign “For Moscow State University employees.”
  • 🌳 Uzkoye Park (Profsoyuznaya St., 123) - free parking at the northern entrance. 20 minutes walk to the circus Kravchenko street, but no risk of fines.

⚠️ Attention: Don't be tempted by the "free" seats along Vernadsky Avenue between houses 7 and 9. Valid here hidden paid area (signs hang on the back of lampposts), and cameras record violations around the clock. Fine for non-payment - 2,500 rubles.

How to appeal a parking fine?

If you received a fine by mistake (for example, you paid for parking, but the camera did not record the payment), file a complaint through the portal mos.ru within 10 days. Attach a receipt for payment and a photo of the car with a clear time on the camera. In 60% of cases, fines are canceled.

4. Parking for disabled people and families with children: benefits and nuances

If you or your passengers have "Disabled" sign, you can park for free:

  • 🅿️ On special places underground parking of the circus (3 parking spaces on the lower tier).
  • 🚗 On any paid parking district (the benefit is valid throughout Moscow).
  • 📜 On public parking lots without time limit (upon presentation of documents).

For families with children under 7 years old, separate rules apply:

- On Kravchenko street allowed to park on sidewalks with a sign 8.6.2–8.6.9 (if the width of the sidewalk allows a passage of 2 m).

- B underground parking of the circus A 20% discount is provided upon presentation of a ticket to a children's performance (the promotion is valid on weekdays).

📌 Important: Benefits do not apply to guest parking of residential complexes (for example, at Residential complex "Vernadsky" on Udaltsova street). General tariffs apply here, and for violating the rules (parking on the lawn or playground) the fine is 5,000 rubles.

5. Alternative ways to get there: when parking is not needed

If you don't want to waste time finding parking, consider alternatives:

  • 🚇 Metro: “University” station (15 minutes walk to the circus). Walks from the metro minibus No. 469K (stop “Circus on Vernadsky”).
  • 🚌 Public transport: buses № 119, 260, 661 (stop “Ulitsa Kravchenko”).
  • 🚖 Taxi: Yandex Go or Citymobil offer fixed fares to the circus from the nearest metro stations (250–350 rubles).
  • 🚶 Walking tour: If you live nearby, get directions via Uzkoe Park - a nice bonus to going to the circus.

💡 Lifehack: Many drivers leave the car at the Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station (free parking for 500 spaces) and get to the circus by bus № 715 (travel time - 10 minutes). It's cheaper than paid parking at the circus, and guaranteed without fines.

Pay transport tax (check at nalog.ru)

Refuel the car (the nearest gas station is Lukoil on Lomonosovsky Prospekt, 29)

Check tire pressure (at Kravchenko street a lot of holes)

Download the app to pay for parking (Parking Moscow or Parking lots in Russia)

Take a change of shoes with you (the underground parking of the circus is often wet) -->

6. Map of parking lots near the circus on Vernadsky: interactive guide

To avoid getting lost, use interactive map with marked parking areas. We have collected all the options on one diagram indicating:

  • 📌 Green marks - free parking.
  • 💰 Yellow marks — paid parking (with prices).
  • ⚠️ Red marks — areas with a high risk of fines.
  • 🅿️ Blue mark — official circus parking lot.

🔗 Open a map in Yandex.Maps (center coordinates - 55.6701° N, 37.5036° E).

📱 Advice: Save the map offline in the app 2GIS or Google Maps — communication in the underground parking lot of the circus often disappears, and the navigator may not work.

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The most reliable option is the underground parking of the circus, but you need to book a place in advance through the website moscowcircus.ru. On weekends, free places run out by 17:00.

7. Common driver mistakes and how to avoid them

Even experienced drivers fall for standard “traps” near the circus. Here TOP-5 errors, which lead to fines:

  1. Parking on the lawn - fine 5,000 rubles (Article 8.25 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of Moscow). Particularly dangerous on Mikhalkovskaya street, where the lawns are disguised as asphalt.
  2. Ignoring the "No Stopping" sign on Vernadsky Avenue (fine 3,000 rubles). The signs are often obscured by tree branches.
  3. Parking in minibus pockets on Udaltsova street — evacuation + fine 3,000 rubles.
  4. Non-payment of toll zone (even if you stopped for 10 minutes) - fine 2,500 rubles.
  5. Parking in disabled spaces without a sign - fine 5,000 rubles.

⚠️ Attention: On Kravchenko street valid pilot project "Smart Parking" — cameras recognize license plates and automatically debit money from the linked card (if you are registered in the system Mosparkovka). If you do not want to pay, turn off auto payment in your personal account one day before your trip.

🔹 Is it possible to park on the territory of Moscow State University on weekends?

Yes, but only for public parking lots (unmarked places for employees). On weekends, controls are relaxed, but the risk of a fine remains. Better choose parking at Faculty of Biology (Lomonosovsky Prospekt, 27) - it is less busy.

🔹 How much does valet parking cost at the circus?

Cost of valet service in Parking Pro (Vernadskogo Avenue, 9) — 500 rubles in 3 hours. The service includes car washing and battery charging (on request). You can order by phone +7 (495) 123-45-67.

🔹Where can I leave my car overnight if the show ends late?

Suitable for overnight parking:

  • Underground circus parking lot (500 rubles from 22:00 to 8:00).
  • Auto Garage on Lobachevsky Street (180 rubles/hour, at night 30% discount).
  • Parking Residential complex "Vernadsky Park" (Udaltsova st., 22) — 300 rubles overnight, but you need to notify security.

Avoid street parking - car thieves often work at night (the area is part of TOP-20 for thefts in Moscow).

🔹 How to pay for parking if you don’t have cash?

Payment methods:

  • Via apps: Parking Moscow, Parking lots in Russia, SberPay.
  • SMS to number 7757 (indicate car number and number of hours).
  • By bank card at the terminal (in the underground parking lot of the circus).
Important: When paying via SMS, save the message until the end of parking - it will be needed for confirmation in case of disputes.
🔹 What to do if all parking lots are occupied?

Algorithm of actions:

  1. Drive around the block Kosygina street — there are sometimes free places at Shopping center "Vernadsky".
  2. Try parking at cinema "Saturn" (Chernyakhovskogo St., 4) - it is empty after 20:00.
  3. If you don't have time, use car sharing: Park your car in a permitted place further away and get to the circus by Delimobile or BelkaCar.