The exterior view of the Luzhniki Stadium, where works are underway on dismantling the internal structures.24.03.2014#2402087
Moscow. View of the Big Sports Arena of the Lenin Central Stadium (currently the Big Sports Arena of the Luzhniki Olympic Complex) from the Leninskiye (Vorobyovy) Gory. Opened on July 31, 1956.10.07.1956#5942466
First USSR Summer Spartakiade (August 5-16, 1956) in Moscow. Vladimir Lenin Central Stadium (now Big Sports Arena at the Luzhniki Olympic Center). Long jumping sector. USSR champion, pentathlete Nina Vinogradova.10.08.1956#6401528
The 6th World Festival of Youth and Students, Moscow, July 28-August 11, 1957: the West German delegation during the opening gala at the Luzhniki Stadium.28.07.1957#631639
People during the opening of the 6th World Festival of Youth and Students at Luzhniki stadium, July 28, 1957.28.07.1957#2811161
USSR-USA International Track and Field Match, V.I.Lenin Central Stadium in Luzhniki, Moscow. Soviet high jumper Valery Brumel sets a new world record by conquering the height of 224 cm.18.07.1961#5815160
A rally dedicated to Soviet-Cuban friendship, on Moscow's Lenin Stadium (now Luzhniki Sports Complex).23.05.1963#673957
Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Government) of Cuba Fidel Castro Ruz visits the Soviet Union (April 26-June 3, 1963). Photo: The Cuban leader is speaking at a Russian-Cuban friendship rally at the Big Sports Arena of the Lenin Central Stadium in Luzhniki.02.05.1963#6007294
The Grand Arena of the Vladimir Lenin Central Stadium (currently Luzhniki). A Soviet-Cuban friendship rally on May 23, 1963, timed to coincide with the visit to the USSR by the leader of the Cuban revolution, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, Prime Minister of the Republic of Cuba Fidel Castro Ruz, April 26 - June 3, 1963.23.05.1963#6194962
The Lenin Luzhniki Stadium. The ceremony of opening the Third Summer Spartakiada Games of the Peoples of the USSR. Performance by students of the Moscow Institute of Physical Fitness.10.08.1963#2650458
A qualifying match for the 1966 Ice Hockey World Championships at Lenin Central Stadium, now Luzhniki Stadium.30.05.1965#6058900
A children's group during a swimming class in the swimming pool of the V.I.Lenin Central Stadium in Luzhniki, Moscow.01.07.1966#5828225
The Grand opening of the 4th Summer Games of the Peoples of the USSR at Moscow's Central Lenin Stadium (now Luzhniki Stadium).28.07.1967#558882
The Vladimir Lenin Central Stadium (present-day "Luzhniki"). Opening ceremony of the XII World Youth and Students Festival.27.07.1985#864513
Marathon athletes during a 42km race at the First Goodwill Games. The Lenin Central Stadium (now Luzhniki Olympic Complex).15.07.1986#484727
From left to right: athletes Dmitry Nedelin, Semyon Pavlov and Sergei Kotov during the finals of men's 3000m race at the Russian Athletics Championships in Moscow.23.07.2013#2251181
People wait before a concert dedicated to Russian servicemen taking part in the military operation in Ukraine on the eve of Defender of Fatherland Day at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia.22.02.2023#8375707
Thomas Petranoff, U.S. winner in javelin throw. The Goodwill Games. The Grand Sports Arena of the Central Lenin Stadium (today Luzhniki Olympic Complex).20.07.1986#808298
Torchbearers Olga Dzhumachuk, left, and Anastasia Romanovskaya during the Paralympic torch relay in Moscow.02.03.2014#2390510
Athletes parade during the closing ceremony of the Second USSR Games at the Lenin central stadium, Moscow.16.08.1959#323063
The Vladimir Lenin Central Stadium (present-day "Luzhniki"). Opening ceremony of the XII World Youth and Students Festival.27.07.1985#864507
The delegation of the Hungarian People's Republic heading for the opening ceremony of the 12th World Festival of Youth and Students to be held at Moscow's Central Lenin Stadium (now Luzhniki stadium).27.07.1985#476447
Croatia's players attend a training session ahead of the World Cup soccer match between Russia and Croatia, in Moscow, Russia.31.08.2021#6638912
Members of the USSR national speedway team at the the opening of the XIX world speedway championship. The Lenin Central Stadium in Luzhniki.18.02.1984#846011
The opening ceremony of the first Goodwill Games (July 5-20, 1986) on the Moscow Vladimir Lenin Central Stadium (now "Luzhniki" Olympic complex).05.07.1986#811580
The Vladimir Lenin Central Stadium (present-day "Luzhniki"). Opening ceremony of the XII World Youth and Students Festival. Exhibition custody.27.07.1985#864508
Children perform at the Opening Ceremony of the 8th Summer Spartakiad of the Peoples of the USSR in the Central V.I. Lenin Stadium (now Luzhniki Stadium).23.07.1983#484135
Athletes during the final round of the men's 5000m race at the 2013 IAAF World Championships in Russia.16.08.2013#2265930
Ball in the net of Spartak team. A football match Spartak-Lokomotiv took place in the Luzhniki stadium, Moscow. Lokomotiv beat Spartak 2:1. 19.05.2007#153918
Opening ceremony of the 22nd Olympic Games on Lenin Central Stadium (Luzhniki stadium). Parade of delegations.19.07.1980#418647
12th World Festival of Youth and Students under the motto "For Anti-Imperialist Solidarity, Peace and Friendship" (July 27 - August 3, 1985). The grand gala concert by the Soviet delegation of the festival. Palace of Sports of the Central Lenin Stadium (now Luzhniki Stadium).01.08.1985#866380
Opening ceremony of XXII Summer Olympic Games at Central Lenin stadium (currently Luzhniki stadium).19.07.1980#488543
Flame of the 8th Summer Spartakiad of the Peoples’ of the USSR at the Central V.I. Lenin Stadium (now Luzhniki Stadium).23.07.1983#484052
Opening ceremony of XXII Summer Olympic Games at Central Lenin stadium (currently Luzhniki stadium).19.07.1980#488540
Opening ceremony for the First World Youth Games (July 11-19, 1998) at the Luzhniki Big Sports Arena.11.07.1998#523192
Choreographic composition "Flower" executed by gymnasts and acrobats during the closing ceremony of the XXII Summer Olympic Games. Central Lenin Stadium (currently, Luzhniki stadium).03.08.1980#488200
Athlete Natalia Aristarhova takes part in the women's 3000-meter race with obstacles at the Russian Athletics Championship in Moscow.22.07.2013#2250694
Delegation of Democratic People's Republic of Korea performing at Central Lenin stadium Luzhniki during opening ceremony of XII World Festival of Youth and Students in Moscow (July 27 - August 3).27.07.1985#474703
Music fans watch Gogol Bordello band perform during an opening act before Red Hot Chili Peppers' concert at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.22.07.2012#1188139
Red Hot Chili Peppers lead singer Anthony Kiedis performs at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.21.07.2012#1188233
Theatrical performance and closing ceremony of the Festival on 850th anniversary of Moscow. Afterpiece performance "Moscow for all times". Luzhniki stadium.01.09.1997#534833
Klaus Meine, a vocalist of the German hard rock band Scorpions, performing at the international rock festival at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.12.08.1989#871311
Rock fans attend the Moscow Music Peace Festival held on August 12 and 13, 1989, at the Central Lenin Stadium.12.08.1989#1172012
The delegation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea heading for the opening ceremony of the 12th World Festival of Youth and Students to be held at Moscow's Central Lenin Stadium (now Luzhniki stadium).27.07.1985#476472
Yuri Sedykh, Soviet track and field athlete, USSR distinguished master of sports, world record holder in hammer throwing, repeated world and European champion, Druzhba-84 competitions winner (born 1955). Luzhniki Lenin Central Stadium. Druzhba-84 international competitions (August 16-30, 1984).18.08.1984#508102
Opening the finals of the USSR's 7th Summer Games at the Lenin Stadium in Luzhniki, 197921.07.1979#410647
Closing parade of VII Summer Spartakiad of the Peoples of the USSR at the Central Lenin Stadium.04.08.1979#488204
Sportsmen performance at the opening ceremony of VI Summer Spartakiad of the Peoples of the USSR. The Central Lenin Stadium (now Luzhniki stadium.)19.03.1975#489683
Russian skier Natalya Matveyeva, right, in the sprint event held during the FIS World Cup cross-country skiing stage in Moscow, on the territory of the Luzhniki Sports Complex.02.02.2012#1028039
The 5th Summer Spartakiad of the Peoples of the USSR opening ceremony. Vladimir Lenin Central Stadium in Luzhniki.17.07.1971#711336
Druzhba-84 International Competitions opening ceremony (August 16-30, 1984) at Luzhniki Lenin Central Stadium.16.08.1984#508100
