Olimp-2

Olimp-2 (Russian: «Олимп-2») is a football stadium in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. From 1930 to 2018 it was the home ground of FC Rostov, and in 1958–1970 it was also the home ground of SKA Rostov-on-Don. The stadium opened in 1930 and was known as Rostselmash Plant Stadium until 1996 when it was known as Rostselmash. Between 2002 and 2005 it was known as Olimp – 21 vek (Olympus – 21st century). The capacity of the stadium peaked at 32,000 in the 1950s, when the second tier of stand was built. Its current capacity, after the latest reconstruction was completed in 2009, stands at 15,840.

West stand of Olymp-2 stadium.
Monument depicting a young Ponedelnik with the cup in his hands.
Olimp-2
«Олимп-2»
Olimp-2 stadium
Former namesRostselmash Plant Stadium
Rostselmash
LocationRostov-on-Don, Russia
Coordinates47°14′34.84″N 39°45′39.79″E
TypeStadium
Genre(s)sporting events
Capacity15,840
SurfaceGrass
Opened1930
Tenants
FC Rostov (1930–2018)
SKA Rostov-on-Don (1958–1970)

References

    • Stadium at FC Rostov website (in Russian)


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