Torpedo stadium is a

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situated in the central part of Vladimir city, Russia. The stadium, built in 1948-1950, consisted of a football field and running-track, had a

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of more than 19,700. Renovations in 1958 improved the quality of the football pitch, improving athletic conditions. In 1978 the stadium was destroyed presupposing that the new one will be constructed for

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team training, but no financing came from Moscow, so Vladimir had no stadium until 1988 when Vladimir Tractor Factory found a way to get extra money from Soviet Ministry of Transport particularly for sporting needs. The quality of the building was poor, so until now it has already had several repairs.

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Владимир Никольский: Владимир. Стадион "Торпедо" (Russian)
Football venues in Russia Sport in Vladimir, Russia Buildings and structures in Vladimir, Russia