The Viktor Blinov Ice Sports Palace Renovation Estimated at One Billion Rubles
Osaki "Avangard" removes message about reconstruction of the Blykin Sports Complex
Word on the streets of Omsk is buzzing about the upcoming renovation of the Viktor Blinov Ice Sports Palace (SKK). An initial announcement, posted on the Avangard Omsk hockey club's website on April 30, 2025, was removed just a day later, leaving a bit of uncertainty in its wake.
At first, only intentions to carry out the work were mentioned, with no specific timelines or costs discussed. However, according to "SuperOmsk," construction should commence on the venue as early as May 2025. The expenditure for the renovation is estimated to be around one billion rubles, although the exact figure remains undisclosed.
Once refurbished, the revamped sports complex is set to serve as the home ground for two clubs.
The SKK was constructed according to a design by Mikhail Khachaturov and opened in 1986. From 1986 onwards, the ice hockey team Avangard played there. In 2007, the club moved to the Arena Omsk, leaving the SKK to become the home field for the volleyball team Omi Bank.
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Key Insights
- The SKK underwent Phase 1 of the renovation that focused on critical infrastructure needs and modernization as of 2022.
- Phase 2, which involves additional upgrades, was ongoing or planned as of 2022–2023 but specific completion timelines were not publicly confirmed.
- The estimated budget for the SKK renovation was approximately ~₽2.5 billion (≈$34 million USD) when announced in 2019–2020.
- Delays due to COVID-19 and material costs may have increased expenses, but no official revised figures were published by late 2023.
Recent Developments
- The arena hosted the 2022 Channel One Cup (international hockey), confirming its partial operational readiness.
- Ongoing geopolitical events may have impacted the priority and pace of non-critical upgrades during 2022–2023.
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In Omsk, construction of the second phase of the Viktor Blinov Ice Sports Palace renovation is expected to start in May 2025, with an estimated cost of approximately one billion rubles. The refurbished sports complex is set to serve as the home ground for two clubs, marking its return as a prominent venue for ice hockey. For updates on this and other sports news in Omsk, you can follow our channel on Yandex Zen, join VKontakte, Odnoklassniki, or Moi Mir, or visit our website.
