Construction of Olympic Venues

«Fisht» Olympic Stadium

Brief information on the venue:

  • Area of the construction site: 16.6 ha
  • Height of the building: 69.3 m
  • Fisht is the name of the highest peak in the Main Caucasian Ridge, at a height of around 3000 m.
  • The "Fisht" Olympic Stadium is going to host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Games.
  • In the foundations of the Olympic stadium a time capsule containing a message to future generations has been laid down: "Believe in your strengths, and together we will win."
  • The "Fisht" is the only arena in the Olympic Park where sporting events are not going to be held.
  • The stadium's special roof consists of two parts, which are suggestive of sails or mountain peaks.