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  1. The Grand Sports Arena of the Luzhniki Olympic Complex, commonly known as Luzhniki Stadium, is the national stadium of Russia, located in its capital city, Moscow. Its total seating capacity of 81,000 makes it the largest football stadium in Russia and the ninth-largest stadium in Europe.

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    USSR government decided to build a “large Moscow stadium” in “Luzhniki” in December 23, 1954, which was supposed to correspond with all modern world standards, and at the same time to serve as a training base for the Olympic team and an arena for large domestic and international competitions.

  3. The Grand Sports Arena of the Luzhniki Olympic Complex, commonly known as Luzhniki Stadium, is the national stadium of Russia, located in its capital city, Moscow. Its total seating capacity of 81,000 makes it the largest football stadium in Russia and the ninth-largest stadium in Europe.

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  5. Jul 11, 2018 · One of the biggest upsets in the World Cup’s 88-year history took place inside the 81,000-seat Luzhniki Stadium. A football temple that has become as popular as the ornate Saint Basil’s Cathedral in recent weeks among Russians, the venue will be the setting for the biggest game of the year when it hosts the World Cup final on July 15.

  6. History and description. Luzhniki Stadium, initially called Central Lenin Stadium, was built between 1955 and 1956. It was the result of the ambition of the Soviet leadership to upgrade the country’s sports facilities after the Soviet Union had tasted its first post-war successes at the 1952 Olympics.

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