Ogarev Arena

The Ogarev Arena (Russian: Огарёв Арена) is a multifunctional sports venue in Saransk, the capital of the Republic of Mordovia, Russian Federation. Constructed in 2021, it consists of two tiers and can accommodate up to 7,500 spectators.^[5] It is primarily equipped for hockey and ice skating, and includes gyms and choreographic halls.^[10]

Former namesSaransk Arena

AddressBogdana Khmelnitskogo 35a
Saransk, Mordovia,
 Russia

Coordinates54°11′17″N 45°11′0″E

Elevation

• (Floor count
• 4)

^[1]

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Ogarev Arena

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Former names	Saransk Arena
Address	Bogdana Khmelnitskogo 35a Saransk, Mordovia,  Russia
Coordinates	54°11′17″N 45°11′0″E
Elevation	(Floor count 4) [1]
Owner	Mordovian State University[2]
Capacity	Ice Hockey: 7 500 Basketball: 8 106 Concert : 5 500 [3]
Field size	60 m × 31 m (197 ft × 102 ft) (ice rink)[4]
Acreage	49,985 square metres (4.9985 ha; 12.352 acres)[5]
Construction
Broke ground	2010 (2010)
Built	2010 (2010) – 2021 (2021)
Opened	21 December 2021; 4 years ago (2021-12-21)
Construction cost	₽ 5,5 billion[5] (€ 63,2 million in 2021)
Architect	LLC Design and Construction Workshop [6]
Project manager	Institute of Sports Facilities [7] JSC Scientific Research Center Construction [8]
Main contractors	GC StroyEnergoKomplekt[9]
Website
vk.com/ogarev__arena

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Initially named Saransk Arena (Russian: Саранск Арена), it was laid down in 2011 but was only completed a decade later, and was opened on 25 December 2021.^[5] On 1 November 2022, the venue was transferred to N.P. Ogarev Mordovia State University and became federal property.^[11][10] Following a public vote on social media on 3 April 2023, the arena was renamed to "Ogarev Arena".^[12]

The 2024 Russian Junior Figure Skating Championships was held in the venue.^[13]