Stadion Kirovets

Stadion Kirovets (Russian: Стадион "Кировец"[3]) or Kirovets Football Stadium (Russian: Футбольный Стадион "Кировец") is a football stadium located in Tikhvin, Russia. Since 2018 it is the home stadium of FC Leningradets.

Stadion Kirovets
Full nameStadion Kirovets
LocationTikhvin, Russia
Coordinates59.6496623°N 33.5500657°E / 59.6496623; 33.5500657 (Stadion Tikhvin)
OwnerF.C. Leningradets
Capacity6,000[1]
Field size105 x 67
SurfaceAstroturf
Construction
Built2008
Opened2011
Construction cost9,000,000[2]
Tenants
FC Leningradets

Construction

The construction started in 1941 as Russia entered the Second World War. Due to financial issues,[4] it finished 67 years later, on 24 September 2008.

The stadium has been on hold for more than 60 years, but has been continued due to the 'National Soccer Academy' fundings by Roman Abramovich and Rossport.

Facilities

2,500 seats in the Eastern Sector are domed by a metallic block, protecting the stadium from rain and other precipitates.

Characteristics of the stadium

  • Capacity of the Eastern Sector: 5,000
  • Capacity of the Western Sector: 1,000
  • Lighting intensity: 800 lux

References

  1. https://int.soccerway.com/teams/russia/fk-ruan-tosno/15342/venue/
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 30 May 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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