Olimpiisky Arena
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| Location | Olimpiyskiy pr., 16с1, Moscow, Russia, 129090 |
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| Coordinates | 55°46′52″N 37°37′35″E / 55.78111°N 37.62639°ECoordinates: 55°46′52″N 37°37′35″E / 55.78111°N 37.62639°E |
| Capacity | 25,000 (concerts) 22,000 (sports) 35,000 (total) |
| Opened | 19 July 1980 |
Olympic Stadium, known locally as the Olimpiyskiy or Olimpiski, is a large indoor arena, located in Moscow, Russia. It was built for the 1980 Summer Olympics and, divided into two separated halls, hosted the basketball and boxing events.
A part of the Olimpiyskiy Sports Complex, it makes up one architectural ensemble with another venue, constructed at the same time, the Swimming Pool. The venue is so large, that up to 80,000 people can occupy its space. The stadium can hold up to 16,000 people for televised events.
In May 2014, the city of Moscow auctioned 65% of shares in the stadium that it previously controlled; oil company ZAO Neftegazprod won the auction, paying 4,672 billion rubles (approximately €100 million).
Didier Marouani and Space (French band) performed for 8 concerts from 21 to 28 June 1983.
Kylie Minogue performed there on 16 June 2008 as part of her KylieX2008.
The stadium was the venue for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009.
Russian metal band Aria sold out the arena for its 25 Anniversary concert. Aria ex-members were the opening bands.
Roger Waters performed a sold out show during The Wall Live Tour on 23 April 2011. The show was attended by the likes of Konstanin Nikolsky, Andrey Makarevich and David Tukhmanov. The spectacle was the most expensive show staged on Russian soil.
Britney Spears performed there on 21 July 2009 as part of her The Circus Starring Britney Spears and again on 24 September 2011 during her Femme Fatale Tour.
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