“Luzhniki” Olympic Complex

“Luzhniki” Olympic Complex (Central Lenin Stadium until 1992) was opened on July 31, 1956. Sports complex with a total area of ​​over 150 hectares is located at the Central Administrative District of the capital, at the Khamovniki district.

Today “Luzhniki” is one of the largest sports grounds in Russia and the world. The unified architectural and park ensemble of the sports complex unites more than 80 buildings and facilities, the most significant are Big sports arena, Small sports arena, sports Palace, Water complex, North sports Centre, South sports Centre, “Druzhba” Sports Centre, the “Kristall” ice Palace, Sports town, Tennis club.