Republican Stadium, Yerevan
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Hanrapetakan or Republican Stadium ( Hanrapetakan marzadasht; full name Republican Stadium after Vazgen Sargsyan Vazgen Sargsyani anvan Hanrapetakan marzadasht) is an all-seater
multi-use stadium
in Yerevan
, Armenia
. The construction of the stadium was built in 1937 and finished within the year. Some developments were implemented after World War II
.
. The stadium can serve 14,403.
The first renovations were made in 1995 but the lack of financial resources delayed the process until 1999 when more than 3 million US dollars were spent on the development of the infrastructure. By the end of 2000, the stadium was completely renovated. In 2008, the stadium went under a large-scale development in order to modernize the playing surface and to create a high level VIP section and other facilities which could meet the UEFA
standards.
Hanrapetakan or Republican Stadium ( Hanrapetakan marzadasht; full name Republican Stadium after Vazgen Sargsyan Vazgen Sargsyani anvan Hanrapetakan marzadasht) is an all-seater
multi-use stadium
in Yerevan
, Armenia
. The construction of the stadium was built in 1937 and finished within the year. Some developments were implemented after World War II
.
. The stadium can serve 14,403.
The first renovations were made in 1995 but the lack of financial resources delayed the process until 1999 when more than 3 million US dollars were spent on the development of the infrastructure. By the end of 2000, the stadium was completely renovated. In 2008, the stadium went under a large-scale development in order to modernize the playing surface and to create a high level VIP section and other facilities which could meet the UEFA
standards.
Hanrapetakan or Republican Stadium ( Hanrapetakan marzadasht; full name Republican Stadium after Vazgen Sargsyan Vazgen Sargsyani anvan Hanrapetakan marzadasht) is an all-seater
multi-use stadium
in Yerevan
, Armenia
. The construction of the stadium was built in 1937 and finished within the year. Some developments were implemented after World War II
.
. The stadium can serve 14,403.
The first renovations were made in 1995 but the lack of financial resources delayed the process until 1999 when more than 3 million US dollars were spent on the development of the infrastructure. By the end of 2000, the stadium was completely renovated. In 2008, the stadium went under a large-scale development in order to modernize the playing surface and to create a high level VIP section and other facilities which could meet the UEFA
standards.
All-seater stadium
An all-seater stadium is a sports stadium in which every spectator has a seat. This is commonplace in football stadiums in nations such as the United Kingdom, Spain, and the Netherlands. Most soccer and American football stadiums in the United States and Canada are all-seaters, as are most baseball...
multi-use stadium
Stadium
A modern stadium is a place or venue for outdoor sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely surrounded by a structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.)Pausanias noted that for about half a century the only event...
in Yerevan
Yerevan
Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia and one of the world's oldest continuously-inhabited cities. Situated along the Hrazdan River, Yerevan is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country...
, Armenia
Armenia
Armenia , officially the Republic of Armenia , is a landlocked mountainous country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia...
. The construction of the stadium was built in 1937 and finished within the year. Some developments were implemented after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
Overview
At the time of its inauguration the stadium was named "Dynamo". Later, the name of the venue was changed to Hanrapetakan (Republican). In 1999, after the assassination of the former prime minister Vazgen Sargsyan, the official name of the stadium became to be known as "Hanrapetakan Stadium named after Vazgen Sargsyan" (Republican Stadium named after Vazgen Sargsyan). It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Pyunik FC and the Armenian national teamArmenia national football team
The Armenia national football team represents Armenia in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation of Armenia, the governing body for football in Armenia...
. The stadium can serve 14,403.
The first renovations were made in 1995 but the lack of financial resources delayed the process until 1999 when more than 3 million US dollars were spent on the development of the infrastructure. By the end of 2000, the stadium was completely renovated. In 2008, the stadium went under a large-scale development in order to modernize the playing surface and to create a high level VIP section and other facilities which could meet the UEFA
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
standards.
Gallery
Hanrapetakan or Republican Stadium ( Hanrapetakan marzadasht; full name Republican Stadium after Vazgen Sargsyan Vazgen Sargsyani anvan Hanrapetakan marzadasht) is an all-seater
All-seater stadium
An all-seater stadium is a sports stadium in which every spectator has a seat. This is commonplace in football stadiums in nations such as the United Kingdom, Spain, and the Netherlands. Most soccer and American football stadiums in the United States and Canada are all-seaters, as are most baseball...
multi-use stadium
Stadium
A modern stadium is a place or venue for outdoor sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely surrounded by a structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.)Pausanias noted that for about half a century the only event...
in Yerevan
Yerevan
Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia and one of the world's oldest continuously-inhabited cities. Situated along the Hrazdan River, Yerevan is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country...
, Armenia
Armenia
Armenia , officially the Republic of Armenia , is a landlocked mountainous country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia...
. The construction of the stadium was built in 1937 and finished within the year. Some developments were implemented after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
Overview
At the time of its inauguration the stadium was named "Dynamo". Later, the name of the venue was changed to Hanrapetakan (Republican). In 1999, after the assassination of the former prime minister Vazgen Sargsyan, the official name of the stadium became to be known as "Hanrapetakan Stadium named after Vazgen Sargsyan" (Republican Stadium named after Vazgen Sargsyan). It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Pyunik FC and the Armenian national teamArmenia national football team
The Armenia national football team represents Armenia in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation of Armenia, the governing body for football in Armenia...
. The stadium can serve 14,403.
The first renovations were made in 1995 but the lack of financial resources delayed the process until 1999 when more than 3 million US dollars were spent on the development of the infrastructure. By the end of 2000, the stadium was completely renovated. In 2008, the stadium went under a large-scale development in order to modernize the playing surface and to create a high level VIP section and other facilities which could meet the UEFA
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
standards.
Gallery
Hanrapetakan or Republican Stadium ( Hanrapetakan marzadasht; full name Republican Stadium after Vazgen Sargsyan Vazgen Sargsyani anvan Hanrapetakan marzadasht) is an all-seater
All-seater stadium
An all-seater stadium is a sports stadium in which every spectator has a seat. This is commonplace in football stadiums in nations such as the United Kingdom, Spain, and the Netherlands. Most soccer and American football stadiums in the United States and Canada are all-seaters, as are most baseball...
multi-use stadium
Stadium
A modern stadium is a place or venue for outdoor sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely surrounded by a structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.)Pausanias noted that for about half a century the only event...
in Yerevan
Yerevan
Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia and one of the world's oldest continuously-inhabited cities. Situated along the Hrazdan River, Yerevan is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country...
, Armenia
Armenia
Armenia , officially the Republic of Armenia , is a landlocked mountainous country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia...
. The construction of the stadium was built in 1937 and finished within the year. Some developments were implemented after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
Overview
At the time of its inauguration the stadium was named "Dynamo". Later, the name of the venue was changed to Hanrapetakan (Republican). In 1999, after the assassination of the former prime minister Vazgen Sargsyan, the official name of the stadium became to be known as "Hanrapetakan Stadium named after Vazgen Sargsyan" (Republican Stadium named after Vazgen Sargsyan). It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Pyunik FC and the Armenian national teamArmenia national football team
The Armenia national football team represents Armenia in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation of Armenia, the governing body for football in Armenia...
. The stadium can serve 14,403.
The first renovations were made in 1995 but the lack of financial resources delayed the process until 1999 when more than 3 million US dollars were spent on the development of the infrastructure. By the end of 2000, the stadium was completely renovated. In 2008, the stadium went under a large-scale development in order to modernize the playing surface and to create a high level VIP section and other facilities which could meet the UEFA
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
standards.