World Cup Venue Tour: Nizhny Novgorod Stadium
By Lu Wenao
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Nizhny Novgorod Stadium is located in a historical Strelka district at the confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers, close to the city’s historical center. It has a capacity of 45,000.

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The area offers a wonderful view of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, situated on the other side of the Oka.

The stadium's design is inspired by aspects of nature in the Volga region – water and wind, and boasts vivid color patterns of white, navy blue and azure.

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The massive roof that rests on a metal framework weighting more than 11,000 tons is offset by the light façade and the translucent rooftop.

By evening, the white colonnade circling the stadium will be lit up.

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The stadium is now the home arena for FC Olympiec.