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The capital plans to increase the pace of construction of sports facilities by 50%, with approximately 160 new facilities to be built in the next three years. Sergei Sobyanin He spoke live on TV Center and Moscow 24.
"Over the previous three-year period, we built, if my memory serves me correctly, about 100 sports facilities, but for this coming three-year period—2025–2027—we're planning 160 facilities, including about 30–40 renovations of old, operating arenas, sports complexes, and so on. In other words, we're not reducing, but rather increasing the volume of sports facility construction by almost half," the Moscow Mayor noted.
According to him, the city covers 30 percent of the costs for the construction of the facilities, and investors cover the remaining 70 percent, which speaks to the demand for sports infrastructure.
Ski slopes and skating rinks
Every year, new artificial ice rinks and ski slopes with artificial snow open in the capital. This work will also continue.
"We've adopted a special program for building trails with lighting, artificial snowmaking, changing rooms, equipment rentals, and so on. We plan to have over 500 kilometers of trails with artificial snowmaking by 2030. Within walking distance in virtually every district, a large trail spans several areas, and so on. This is a major undertaking. It doesn't mean we have to wait until 2030. A number of trails have already opened this year," said Sergei Sobyanin.
This year, a ski run will open in the 850th Anniversary of Moscow Park. It will feature a rental shop with all the necessary equipment for sports activities. Additionally, they will continue to add additional artificial ice rinks—ten each year. This year, one of them will open in Sokolniki, and the largest one, with interactive lighting, will be at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex.
"The ice is already freezing there. There will be a large Christmas tree in the center, and cafes, restaurants, changing rooms, and so on will be along the edges. So, I think it will be one of the most popular places in Moscow. Besides that, our next phase includes additional landscaping, skate parks, sports grounds, replacement of utility structures, and so on," Sergei Sobyanin noted.
Moscow will have year-round sports grounds with skating rinks and team sports zones.The renovated pier at Luzhniki Stadium will be decorated with a light installation.
Olympic Sports Complex
Another major project is the reconstruction of the Olympic sports complex.
"This is a truly enormous project. I think it will be the largest multifunctional sports and cultural center of its kind, not only here but also in Europe. I don't think there are many like it in America either. There are probably similar projects in Asia, including China. But for us, this is simply a gigantic undertaking—just under a million square meters," the Moscow Mayor shared.
The complex will include concert halls, cinemas, and entertainment centers. It will also retain facilities for 40 sports activities. It will also house Olympic-size swimming pools, including two 50-meter ones, one of which can host all types of competitions. A total of eight pools and a water park will be built.
"The first phase will be completed, I hope, next year, and the second phase will be completed by 2027," Sergei Sobyanin said.
Sobyanin spoke about the reconstruction of the legendary Olympic sports complex.
Central Moscow Hippodrome
The Moscow Mayor also spoke about the restoration of the historic building of the Central Moscow Hippodrome. It is based on a scientific approach to preserving the historical heritage. The racing tracks, stables, and competition arena will be renovated, and top-notch lighting will be installed. This will be a world-class facility. Completion is scheduled for 2026.
"Residents will have free access, except when competitions are taking place. Naturally, admission will be by ticket; otherwise, there will be nothing but a crush. Overall, we are, of course, striving to provide an open public space. Furthermore, high-quality additional landscaping will be carried out around the area to ensure comfort not only for those visiting the hippodrome but also for the residents living nearby," the Moscow Mayor emphasized.
How is the reconstruction of the Central Moscow Hippodrome progressing?
Torpedo Stadium
Reconstruction work is underway at the Torpedo Stadium in the Danilovsky District of eastern Moscow. The Moscow Mayor noted that agreements have been reached with investors not only to restore it, but also to essentially build a new, modern stadium capable of hosting competitions of various levels.
In addition, the Torpedo children's sports school is located here, which will have a full-fledged football stadium.
Sergei Sobyanin described what the Torpedo stadium will look like after reconstruction.
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