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(Redirected from Luzhniki Sports Complex) Multifunctional sports complex in Moscow, Russia

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

The complex

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

The complex can be reached by the Moscow Metro train, when leaving either Sportivnaya, Vorobyovy Gory or Luzhniki.

Venues

Grand Sports Arena
Luzhniki Palace of Sports
Multisport Arena
Luzhniki Small Sports Arena
Druzhba Multipurpose Arena
Katok Crystal
Sports Village
Irina Viner-Usmanova Gymnastics Palace

References

  1. "Luzhniki - Olympic Complex Luzhniki info". Archived from the original on 2016-10-17. Retrieved 2014-06-17.
  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". Archived from the original on 2016-08-10. Retrieved 2014-06-17.

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