The Moscow Sports Palace "Moskvich" is an integral part of a huge complex. It was opened back in 1969. The palace belongs to a large sports complex.
Historical reference
Many people know that most of the major sports facilities in Moscow were built on the eve of the famous 1980 Olympics. But here we are talking about an exception. The Sports Palace AZLK Moskvich began to be erected long before this event - back in the 1960s. It was intended for workers of a famous automobile factory.
Now few people know that it was originally called MZMA. This abbreviation stands for Moscow plant of
small cars. By the end of the 60s, it was renamed the AZLK (Automobile Plant named after the Lenin Komsomol).
Title
The Palace of Sports "Moskvich" is still often called the AZLK, and this name often appears in marathon and other specialized forums. However, the automobile plant itself was liquidated in 2010 due to bankruptcy.
Despite this, the sports complex that once gathered workers with AZLK within its walls still works and is quite successful. Now it is a full-fledged training school of the Olympic reserve, intended for children and youth.
The components of the complex
Often, people looking for information about the activities of this center are interested in what activities are in the Moskvich Sports Palace. There are many sections here:
- arena for athletes;
- Ice Palace;
- gym;
- pool;
- wrestling zone;
- aerobics;
- volleyball and basketball halls.
Both children and adults can sign up for these sports:
- figure skating;
- shooting;
- curling;
- tennis;
- softball;
- dance sport and much more.
According to the data, the number of students exceeds seven thousand people.
Contact details
If you live in the southeast of the capital, then you easily find yourself in the Moskvich Sports Palace. The address of the sports complex: 15 Lyublinskaya street, building 7. The nearest metro station is Tekstilshchiki.
You can find out all information regarding classes by calling 8-499-179-31-23. The complex is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The last day of the month is sanitary, on this day the palace is closed.
Different cost of classes in the center "Moskvich". The Sports Palace offers a variety of sections, the price of a visit ranges from 200 rubles per lesson. A subscription for a long time will cost more.
How to get to the Moskvich (sports palace)?
Tekstilshchiki is a metro station located in the immediate vicinity of the sports complex. Professional athletes have estimated that the distance between them is only 86 steps. And if you plan to drive from another part of the capital by car, you need to go to the Tekstilshchiki metro station along Volgogradsky Prospekt. Near the sports complex there is a large car parking.
Quantitative composition
This sports school is attended by about 600 students. Among them are members of the main staff, some have the title of master of sports.
About 100 people stand for Russian national teams in various sports, more than 60 athletes are on the reserve list. According to the order of Moskomsport, taking into account the presence of the proper base and professional teachers and trainers at Moskvich, experimental groups in figure skating, football, athletics, bullet shooting and other sports were launched.
Famous graduates
Over the years, Moskvich (Sports Palace) has released real figure skating stars who began their journey here: Irina Slutskaya, Ilya Averbukh, Irina Lobacheva and other champions, as well as participants in world famous competitions.
Students are admitted from the age of four and are held in August. But keep in mind that classes are intended for those who plan to seriously pursue a sports career.
The group of developing choreography accepts children from 4 years of age. In addition to dancing, they are involved in stretching, partner gymnastics and other disciplines.
Where can I run?
The Moskvich Sports Palace has an excellent infrastructure for professional runners. The track and field arena is located on the fourth floor of the complex, the hall is very spacious, the windows are high. All treadmills are equipped with a synthetic coating, some of them are a standard-sized circle, others are straight, their length is 110 meters. Inside is a playground that is disconnected by nets.
The reviews of professionals about the sports palace are mixed, many complain about the dull atmosphere and the Soviet style, while others do not like the hard surface of the tracks. Very often, joints hurt after exercise. To avoid this, they recommend carefully choosing sports shoes.
The rules for running in a special arena are as follows:
- the movement should be counterclockwise along the tracks, and the warm-up run - on the outside;
- Do not cross marked tracks and change them abruptly;
- Do not run against the general movement;
- Before going to the gym, you need to look at the left side so as not to collide with anyone.
Pool and its characteristics
The Moskvich Sports Palace also has a large swimming pool. Its length is 50 meters. It also includes 8 tracks. The depth of the pool is from 1.2 to 3.5 meters. There is an electronic scoreboard.
You can practice in the pool with a trainer or on your own. You can also go for water aerobics here, special swimming groups have been created for children. The age of admission is from 7 years and older.
Of the minuses, visitors note time limits, the club closes in July and August, as well as cramped locker rooms. In order to enroll in the pool, a certificate from a doctor is required.
Conditions of stay
Most visitors do not complain about the conditions of their stay in the sports center. Changing rooms and showers have been renovated relatively recently and are in good condition. Cases can be locked, and outerwear in the cold season is offered to be taken to the wardrobe. The cleanliness of the room is noted.
In the arena, classes for children are often held, so if you want to run there on special tracks, then choose the unoccupied or see the schedule of group training.
In addition to sports sections, there is a solarium, a beauty salon, massage rooms and beauty treatments.
Where can I have lunch?
Naturally, after power procedures, many will want to eat. On the territory of Moskvich there is a cafe where you can have lunch or just a snack. It does not serve alcohol. Also, in the complex itself, you can purchase all the sporting goods needed for classes in a specialized store.
The Moskvich Sports Palace includes two stadiums, a swimming pool, an ice arena, tennis courts and much more. If you want to always be healthy and lead an active lifestyle, you can visit this sports complex.