The multifunctional sports complex - the “Labor Reserves” stadium in Kursk is the main sports arena of the city. It serves as a home field for the Avangard football club and its understudy Avangard-2, and various sports sections are located here.
History reference
The stadium was built back in 1963 and accommodated about 10,000 spectators in its stands. It underwent a major reconstruction in the early 90s of the XX century, when the Northern Stand, which had come into a terrible state, was completely rebuilt, which increased the capacity of the sports ground. In 2008, the arena was again modernized - modern lighting was installed on it. The stadium "Labor Reserves" in Kursk over its many years of history has survived more than one significant event in the football life of the city, and the country.
In the summer of 1972, the local Avangard club hosted the USSR national team. The famous Soviet football player E. Streltsov participated in this friendly match.
In 2007, a match was held between Dynamo Moscow and the Kursk team, which became a significant event in the city’s sports life, despite the defeat of Vanguard with a score of 0: 3.
In 2017, the stands of the “Labor Reserves” stadium in Kursk were again completely filled with fans - “Vanguard” played with the capital's club CSKA. The Kursk club won the match 1-0, knocking out the Moscow team from the 1/16 final of the Russian Cup.
Stadium infrastructure
The sports complex is located on the main street of the city. Description of the “Labor Reserves” stadium in Kursk - two stands (North and South) are located opposite each other. Their capacity is 11 300 people. The stadium has modern lighting equipment, an electronic scoreboard, comfortable plastic chairs. A good quality natural lawn is suitable for games even in winter.
The stands of the stadium are divided into sectors; there is a special children's sector.
The arena has track and field running tracks, a zone for jumping in length and height. Each podium has toilets. Lodges are specially equipped for journalists.
Before entering the stadium, banners with a schedule of upcoming games and other information necessary for the fan hang.
The sports complex also includes aerobics, boxing, weightlifting and athletics sections. Classes in water aerobics, shaping, swimming are also held here.
In the sports complex there is a football school in which children study. The most talented beginner athletes can make their way to the youth team of Avangard-2, and then to the Kursk club.
The stadium often hosts city or regional competitions, ceremonies.
How to get to the stadium
The address of the “Labor Reserves” stadium in Kursk is 58 Lenin Street. It can be reached by public transport or minibuses. From the railway station, the journey will take about 10 minutes, from the bus station - 30 minutes, from the airport - 20 minutes. Near the sports complex there are several hotels, cafes, a shopping and entertainment center. Arriving fans will easily find what to do in anticipation of the match.
Football club "Vanguard"
The history of the Avangard football club (Kursk) begins in 1958. Then it was called “Labor Reserves”, after it was renamed to “Labor”, then it regained its old name. And only in 1973 the club got its current name.
The Kursk football team can be called famous throughout the country.
Over its long history, the team has achieved the following achievements:
- in 2009 and 2016 - 1st place in the second division (Center Zone);
- in 2004 - 2nd place in the second division (Center Zone);
- 1995 - gold medalist of the third division;
- in 1973, he entered the 1/8 cup of the RSFSR.
The club plays in the first division of the FNL, currently takes 14th place in the standings and reached the quarter finals of the tournament.
Throughout history, the team won the following major victories:
- in 1964, she beat the Syzran club Torpedo with a score of 7: 0;
- in the same year the Taganrog club “Torpedo” with a score of 5: 0.
There were devastating defeats in the history of Vanguard, for example, in 1979, Kursk footballers lost to the Volgograd Rotor with a score of 1:12. In 1993, the Tula Arsenal beat Avangard 6-0.
Players of the Avangard football club in Kursk hold home matches in the form of blue, and away matches in white. This color combination of the equipment of the athletes gave the club a nickname - blue and white.
Now the club is experiencing a boom phase and successfully performs in the tournament.
The biggest success of the team over the past few years was the victory over CSKA Moscow in September 2017.
Advantages and disadvantages of the stadium
The advantages of the stadium "Labor Reserves" in Kursk are:
- good location and infrastructure;
- large capacity;
- modern equipment.
The main disadvantage of the sports arena is the absence of visors above the stands, which is very inconvenient in rainy weather.
The general impression of the Kursk stadium is quite pleasant. Comfortable seats in the stands, the lawn is in good condition, and a good location allows guests not only to attend a football match, but also to see the main attractions of the city (Red Square, Drama Theater, Kursk Museum of Local Lore).