Built for the 2000 World Ice Hockey Championship, the New Arena is the
most modern and technically equipped sports and concert venue in Russia.
Seating 14000 people, the New Arena is now used for concerts and sports
competitions such as ice hockey games, figure skating, tennis,
basketball, boxing, ballroom dancing. The venue has VIP boxes, a restaurant
(250 seats), bars, shops, a terrace-restaurant overlooking the arena,
fitness center, bowling, billiards, Internet-cafe etc.
"Jubileiny"
Sports Palace
Address: 18, Prospekt Dobrolubova
Metro: Sportivnaya
Telephone: 119 5615
Built in 1967-1968, the Jubileiny was a gift from the
Trade Union Federation to the town in connection with the 50th anniversary
of the Soviet power. The building is 94 meters in diameter, with an
accommodation capacity of 6000 people. The palace fits perfectly into the
architectural ensemble of the city district. Since its construction the
Jubileiny greatly conributed to the development of sports in Russia: figure
skating, ice hockey, basketball, volley ball and other sports. The world
famous figure skating school based in the Jubileiny has trained a great
number of champions.
Kirov Stadium
Address: 1, Morskoy Prospekt
Metro: Krestovsky Ostrov
Telephone: 235 5452
Located on Krestovsky Island, Kirov Stadium is one of the biggest in
Russia, it seats 80 000 people. The stadium was constructed in 1932-50
(architects: Nikolsky, Kashin-Linde, Stepanov) in the hollow of a man-made
hill. From the top stands one can enjoy the magnificent view of the Gulf of
Finland. Seats for the public are on the inside slopes of the amphitheater.
On the outside slopes there are 18 staircases and ramps. The front staircase
goes into the main path of the nearby Victory Park. Kirov is the home
stadium for the "Dynamo" football team playing in the Russian
First League.
Petrovsky Stadium
Address: Petrovsky Island
Metro: Sportivnaya
Telephone: 119 5700
Stadium "Petrovsky" is named after the small
island in the delta of the Neva where it is located in the very center of
St.Petersburg, a 15 minute walk from the Hermitage. "Petrovsky" is
one of the major sports venues in the city, with an accommodation capacity
of 23000 people. On the threshold of the Goodwill Games' 94 the stadium was
reconstructed, the lighting was refurbished and the heating was installed
under the playing field. "Petrovsky" is the home stadium for the
local football team "Zenith" which plays in the Russian Premiere
League and in the European cups. The stadium is popular among the
townspeople for its cosiness, good location and the numerous sports clubs
attached to it. "Petrovsky" is open to the public 7 days a week;
it is not only a major sports center of St.Petersburg but also a cultural
one for it often hosts rock festivals and pop concerts.
Sports &
Concert Complex "Peterburgsky"
Address: 8, Prospekt Gagarina
Metro: Park Pobedy
Telephone: 264 8958
Sports & Concert Complex "Peterburgsky"
(SCC) - is one of the largest indoor stadiums in Europe. It was built in
1979, and is 193 meters in diameter, 40 meters high, and has a capacity of
25 thousand spectators. The construction is unique not only because of its
size, but also because of the many events that are held within the complex.
It has always been a favorite place for holding major sporting events, such
as national and international competitions in football, figure skating,
volleyball, basketball, etc. In addition, musical concerts, international
exhibitions and fashion shows are also held there. SCC is the largest indoor
construction in St. Petersburg, it holds the main hall - 10 000 square
meters, lobby - 3500 sq. meters, conference-hall, press-center,
communications center, bars and cafes, which allow the organization of
events on the highest international level. Traditionally SCC
"Petersburgsky" hosts the ATP Tour "St. Petersburg Open"
Tennis Tournament.
Branch of the Central Naval Museum. The
legendary cruiser is a symbol of Great October Socialist Revolution.
On board of this unique floating museum there is the
Revolution-related exhibition containing some 500 units.
New Arena (Ice
Palace)
