Luzhniki Olympic Complex

Coordinates: 55°42′57″N 37°33′13″E / 55.71583°N 37.55361°E / 55.71583; 37.55361

The Luzhniki Olympic Complex (Russian: Олимпийский комплекс «Лужники») is one of the biggest multifunctional sports complexes of the world,[1] built between 1955 and 1956,[2][3][4] located in Moscow, Russia. Formerly known as the Central Lenin Stadium, it served as the Olympic Park of the 1980 Summer Olympics.

It is served by Sportivnaya, Vorobyovy Gory and Luzhniki metro stations.

Venues

Grand Sports Arena
Luzhniki Palace of Sports
Multisport Arena
Luzhniki Small Sports Arena
Druzhba Multipurpose Arena
Katok Crystal
Sports Village

References

  1. ↑ Luzhniki - Olympic Complex Luzhniki info
  2. ↑ StadiumGuide - Luzhniki Stadium info
  3. ↑ Architectural Record - Moscow touts its river, new facilities, and the city’s Olympic track record
  4. ↑ Luzhniki - History of the creation of the complex
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