Republic of Buryatia Central Stadium, Sports stadium in Ulan-Ude, Russia.
The stadium is the main sports venue in Ulan-Ude, with multiple facilities built to host various athletic events. It has seating capacity to accommodate thousands of spectators and features the infrastructure needed to support professional and local competitions.
The stadium was decided on in 2007, after the demolition of the 25th Anniversary of the Buryat ASSR Stadium, and built from scratch on the Selenga embankment under a federal programme for the Far East and Transbaikalia. It cost 713.13 million roubles, 450 million from the federal budget and 263.13 million from the republic. It opened on 29 June 2011, marking 350 years of Buryatia's incorporation into the Russian state; that day FC Buryatia beat Zenit-Radian of Irkutsk 3:1 in the Russian Cup.
Local teams and FC Buryatia call this stadium home, where fans gather to watch matches and support their players. The venue has become a meeting point for the community to celebrate victories and share moments of excitement throughout the season.
The venue is located on Kirova Street with good access by public transportation from various parts of the city. Plan to arrive early on match days, as the stadium can fill up quickly depending on the event and team popularity.
The stadium's shooting centre, with ranges at 10, 25 and 50 metres, is described as the third major shooting range in Siberia and the Russian Far East. The football pitch is converted into an ice rink in winter, and next to the stadium are a hockey box, a mini-football pitch and a workout area.
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