The Central Stadium (, ) is a

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. It is one of the first sports facilities constructed in Kazan. It is currently used mostly for

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matches and is the home ground of

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. The western half of the tribunes is covered with a canopy. In 2010, the stadium gained Four stars classification from UEFA. In 2013, the stadium provided the stage for the track and field tournament as part of the 27th Summer Universiade. In September of the same year, the venue played host to the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier –

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, in which Russia won the match 4-1.

Main characteristics

* Field size 110x73 m, marked out - 105x68 m * Motomatic grass surface * Two training halls * Children's gymnastics hall * Aerobics halls

External links

Stadium picture

References

FC Rubin Kazan Football venues in Russia Sports venues completed in 1960 Multi-purpose stadiums in Russia Sports venues in Kazan {{Russia-sports-venue-stub