The Palace of Sports of the Trade Unions in Nizhny Novgorod is now officially called the NKRK. The complex received such a name because of its location. After all, it is located on a mountainous terrain, towering above the banks of the Oka River. Although the building was built back in 1965, the appearance is quite modern. After major repairs and complete reconstruction in 2007, the cultural and entertainment center became one of the most visited venues in the city.
Location
The Palace of Sports of Trade Unions is located in Nizhny Novgorod at the address: st. Gagarina, 29, on the corner with Beketova street. This is in the Soviet district of the city.
You can get to Nagorny by the following public transport. Get off at the stop "Palace of Sports".
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buses No. 1, 2, 12, 26, 28, 30, 37, 43, 51, 68, 72, 80, 85;
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trolleybuses No. 13, 16, 31;
- minibuses T-3, T-4, T-5, T-17, T-18, T-19, T-33, T-44, T-47, T-51, T-52, T-68, T-81, T-97.
Ice rink
On the ice of the Palace of Sports of Trade Unions in Nizhny Novgorod, two of the most famous hockey teams train. This is the Gorky Torpedo team, which returned to the native walls of this ice arena after a short break in 2007. During the overhaul of the building, hockey players found shelter in another hockey stadium, which was located in the Avtozavodsky district of the city. Now the team has entered the Super League.
On the ice platform of the Palace of Sports of Trade Unions in Nizhny Novgorod, the women's hockey team Skif conducts training and main matches.
On this site, both friendly and qualifying matches, as well as more important tournaments, are held. So, in 2014, the MHL Challenge Cup was held at the rink.
Coaches are preparing a growing shift, teaching small hockey players in sections. Accepted guys from 7 years. Other winter sports are also developing in Nagorny: figure skating (solo, doubles, ice dancing) and a short track. In the figure skating section you can record a child from 4-5 years old, and on the short track later - only from 9 years old.
Skating rink for everyone
In addition to people who attend training, anyone can come to the Sports Palace in Nizhny Novgorod. The skating rink is open for public skating 5 times a week. These are night sessions starting from 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. And the whole family can ride on weekends. Beginning at 13:00. In two hours you can get a lot of vivid impressions from outdoor activities. Children are especially happy.
Buy tickets or season tickets at the box office of the sports palace. There is a rental and sharpening of skates. Before you start visiting the rink, you must necessarily familiarize yourself with the rules of visiting. This is an important requirement that conflict situations and injuries do not occur with such a large crowd.
You can relax in the cafe located in the lobby, after removing the skates. They can only be moved either along the rubber tracks along the side or along the ice surface of the stadium. Free Wi-Fi is available in the room.
People ride to beautiful music that cheers visitors up.
Basketball Tournaments
In the premises of such a large cultural and entertainment center, not only competitions and training for skating enthusiasts take place. At the right time to conduct basketball competitions, the rink can easily be converted to a basketball court. Mostly there are performances of the local team "Nizhny Novgorod". This is the only professional male team in the city that successfully performs at the Cups of Russia and FIBA Europe.
Many spectators come to watch the competitions, because the Palace of Sports of Trade Unions in Nizhny Novgorod (you can see it in the photo) has a large hall for five and a half thousand visitors.
Concert hall
In addition to sporting events, various exhibitions, competitions, and concerts of stars of both Russian pop and foreign are held in Nagorny. The hall is being rebuilt and transformed in a matter of hours. Corporate conferences and political congresses of parties are organized.
On holidays, various shows are held for both children and adults. What are only wonderful Christmas presentations with gifts for kids. The organizers are doing their best to adequately receive guests. According to all modern requirements, the hall equipment allows you to design both a stage and lighting with lighting effects.
