30 Forgotten Stadiums Where the Crowd Never Came Back
22. The Rusting Icon of Moscow’s Kirov Stadium (Russia)
Once one of the largest stadiums in the Soviet Union, Kirov Stadium in St. Petersburg opened in 1950 and hosted countless historic matches, including Soviet Cup finals and World Cup qualifiers. However, with the construction of the modern Krestovsky Stadium for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Kirov Stadium was left to decay. Over time, its vast stands crumbled, and weeds overtook the terraces. While it was partially demolished, eerie remnants of its past glory still linger, echoing the chants of fans who once filled its seats.
