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Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –
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July 19, 2025 marked 45 years since the opening of the XXII Summer Olympic Games in Moscow. This event became significant not only for Soviet sports, but for the entire country. To mark the anniversary, a special exhibition is being held on the minus first and first floors of the Luzhniki Aquatic Complex, which conveys the atmosphere of 1980 through unique photographs, posters and placards from that time.
The central place of the exhibition is given to the Olympic facilities of Luzhniki — the main sports arenas of the Games. The official ceremonies, as well as competitions in track and field, football, gymnastics and other sports were held here. Visitors to the exhibition will learn how Moscow — the first city in Eastern Europe to host the Olympic Games — demonstrated a high level of organization, cultural wealth and aspiration for peaceful cooperation.
The photographs were provided by the photo service of the TASS news agency and taken from the media archive of JSC Luzhniki. The pictures capture sports competitions, as well as the emotions of athletes and spectators, which convey the atmosphere of the Moscow Games. Posters and placards of that time reflect the style of Soviet design – laconic, symbolic and patriotic. Guests are greeted by Misha the bear – the famous mascot of the Olympics, who has become a symbol of hospitality and sporting spirit. Admission to the exhibition is free.
Especially for the 45th anniversary of the Games, Luzhniki has also prepared an excursion program with the participation of professional guides. It will be of interest to sports fans and anyone who is interested in the history and design of the Soviet period. Participants of the excursion will visit the inside of the main stadium of the country, where the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1980 Olympics took place, ending with the flight of the famous Olympic bear.
During a walk around the complex, visitors will see the Small Sports Arena, the Druzhba multi-purpose sports hall and other iconic places that have become part of Olympic history. The Walk of Fame and the Olympic Flame Bowl are special objects of Luzhniki, where you can feel the atmosphere of the Games and hear stories about legendary athletes. Visitors will be told how the sports complex was built in record time, what engineering solutions were used and how the stadium has changed over time.
Tickets for the tour can be purchased atofficial website of Luzhniki or by phone: 7 495 788-10-77.
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