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Develop navigation for the largest stadium in Russia.

Release date: 11/10/2017

Luzhniki is a legendary Moscow stadium where major sporting and cultural events took place: the Olympics, World Championships, Champions League and UEFA Cup finals. In 2018, Luzhniki will host matches of the FIFA World Cup.

For the championship, the studio developed a convenient and understandable navigation system for the stadium arena.

Luzhniki is the largest stadium in Russia; more than eighty thousand people can be there at the same time. First of all, care had to be taken to ensure that all these people did not get lost while they were looking for their place.

We divided the stadium into four sectors, each of which is divided into small blocks. There is only one exit from the corridor to each block, so the visitor will not get lost and will not look for his place in someone else’s block.

The blocks are largely numbered both on the corridor side and on the arena side. Large numbers on the arena side help employees quickly find the desired area.

- The man feels bad, urgently the doctor at one hundred and two!

Entrances to the arena building and blocks are numbered counterclockwise, that is, from left to right. In the previous navigation it was the other way around, and it confused people. Usually the second entrance is located to the right of the first, everyone is used to it. But not in Luzhniki! Most often, visitors walked from block number one straight to block eighteen, and then, cursing, returned back.

The new numbering is intuitive and makes navigation much easier.

On each route there are decision points - these are special places where a person decides where to go next. At the stadium these are entrances and staircases, forks, that is, all areas where there is a choice. Right or left? Directly? Lord, what should I do, where should I run? Careful wayfinding signs are placed at each decision point.

Navigation guides visitors from the approach to the arena to their seat in the stands, giving directions to blocks and service facilities.

The signs are made in such a way that the information on them is noticeable, but they themselves are not. The color of the signs matches the color of the walls, and the floor signs are made of metal, which is used in stadium decor.

This is not navigation, but an ode to delicacy. Signs and displays help the visitor not to get lost, but do not overload the visual space.

Navigation provides answers only to questions that are relevant at a particular point.

Here is a visitor approaching the stadium. What is he interested in? First of all, where is the entrance to the arena, where to go. Inside the arena there are already other thoughts: “How to get to your sector? Where's the toilet? Is there somewhere I can eat here?”

Navigation answers questions as they come, so signs are not overloaded with text and are easy to understand. The closer the landmark is to the decision point, the larger it is represented on the sign.

The signs are located quite high and are clearly visible in the flow of people. Signs are proportionate to the space in which they are placed. There are small signs on stairwells, and huge signs at building entrances.

In areas away from heavy traffic flows, complete stadium layouts are located. Here visitors calmly study the structure of the arena.

Internal navigation helps stadium workers navigate.

So that the visitor always understands where to go, even simple signs are supplemented with explanations. For example, the direction to the desired row is shown by a ladder.

On the eve of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, I was lucky enough to attend the Russia-Brazil friendly match, which took place in the main arena of the World Cup, at the Luzhniki Stadium on March 23, 2018. And I can say with confidence that this is a completely different Luzhniki, completely different from the one that we are used to seeing is no longer a “puddle”. I hope to help those choosing tickets for the 2018 World Cup answer the questions: What are the best seats to choose at the Luzhniki Stadium?, Which sector/tribune has the best view?, What is the easiest way to get to the Luzhniki Stadium? and other important issues for football fans.

Luzhniki Stadium

The Luzhniki Stadium (Luzhniki Grand Sports Arena), built in the mid-20th century and opened in 1956, is the largest stadium in Russia. Reconstructed two years ago, Luzhniki promises to accommodate 81 thousand spectators during the 2018 FIFA World Cup. By the way, the name “Luzhniki” is in no way connected with the name of mayor Luzhkov, who held his post for 18 years from 1992 to 2010. The name comes from the area on which the stadium was built, this is the name of the southwestern part of the Khamovniki district.

Before reconstruction, the stadium was famous for being the main stadium for the 1980 Olympics and performing relevant functions, largely related to the hosting of track and field competitions. The stadium is also famous for hosting the last concert of the Kino group.

In 1996-1997, a roof was built over the stadium.

Since the 90s, the stadium began to be used primarily for football matches and even hosted the UEFA Cup final on May 12, 1999 and the UEFA Champions League final on May 21, 2008.

Despite the fact that the stadium was honored to host matches of this level, and had a large capacity (about 80,000 spectators), the stadium was not convenient for spectators. For example, there was not always good visibility from the fan stands; another problem was the large distance of the field from the stands due to the presence of running tracks in the stadium, which occupy significant space.

I often visited this stadium. My photo using a small zoom, taken during the Russia-Germany match on October 10, 2009.

And a photo of the TVC taken after reconstruction.

After reconstruction before the World Cup, visibility became completely different; now the field is clearly visible from almost all spectator seats. This is due not only to the fact that the running tracks were removed and the stands were moved closer to the field, but also to the fact that the degree of inclination has changed significantly and the distant seats have become higher.

World Championship 2018

The Luzhniki Stadium will host 7 championship matches, two of them the opening and the final.

• The opening match will take place on June 14, 2018 at 18:00. In addition to the match in which the national teams of Russia and Saudi Arabia will meet, the organizers promise a grandiose ceremonial part (grandiose by the standards of football, but not the Olympic Games).
• The group match of Group F, Germany - Mexico will take place at the arena on June 17th at 18:00.
• The group match of Group B, Portugal - Morocco will take place on June 20 at 15:00.
• The group match of Group C, Denmark - France will take place on June 26 at 17:00.
• 1/8 finals on July 1, 2018 at 17:00, in which the winner of Group B and the second place of Group A will meet. Probably in this match we will be able to see the Russian team.
• Semi-final July 11, 2018 at 21:00.
• The main match of the championship, the final, will take place on July 15, 2018 at 18:00.

Selecting the best places

Due to the fact that the running tracks were removed and the stands were moved closer to the field, we can undoubtedly say that the visibility of the stadium has improved significantly! The value of the first category has decreased significantly; in my opinion, now there is no significant difference in which tier to sit on, especially if you do not take into account logistical nuances (climbing to the 8th floor on foot is not always convenient). View from sector 244.

Scheme of the stadium from Artemy Lebedev's studio, with my small additions.

Many of my friends visited this mast and, being in different stands, appreciated the visibility.

View from corner box 93.

View from the corner sector of the second tier.

Do you feel the difference with the view before the reconstruction?

Now even from behind the gate the view is completely normal.

Twitter Alexey S. Lebedev @lebedeff_alex

The emotions from the new stadium and from watching the match were significantly different ;-).

Congratulations to Luzhniki on its readiness to host the 2018 World Cup.

Access to the stadium

I had the first experience of not only visiting the reconstructed Luzhniki Stadium, but also a trip to the MCC. Having read reviews from fans who had attended previous friendlies, I was pretty sure that getting in and out of the stadium would be difficult. But in practice this turned out to be completely different. Considering that this was my first time getting to the stadium from the MCC, I can say that even though it takes about 30 minutes, taking into account all the security checks, there shouldn’t be any problems, since volunteers accompany me the whole way.

I should note that although the stadium was not filled with all 81,000 seats, about 50-60 thousand seats were occupied, which suggests that even during the World Cup matches, the time of access to the stadium and the time of leaving it is unlikely to increase to 45 minutes.

Entry and exit turned out to be quite convenient, despite the fact that it was necessary to cover considerable distances. I only had one remark: the signs are not always clear and the entrance numbers to the stadium are poorly marked. Artemy Lebedev's studio, despite implementing cool signs from a design point of view, did not fully cope with the navigation task.

What was incredibly pleasing was the competent IT used by the transport services. I received an SMS asking me to complete a simple survey.

I am sure that by collecting the necessary data, logistics around the stadium will become even more convenient.

Russia Brazil 0:3

To my surprise, I can’t say much about the match itself. The first half we fought with dignity and held the defense, Igor Akinfiev parried several sharp attacks. But in the second half, the Brazilians, contrary to the hopes of many Russian fans, did not freeze in the March cold, but rather ran like over hot coals, creating many dangerous moments, three of which were reflected in the score: 53′ Miranda, 62′ Coutinho (penalty ), 66′ by Paulinho from Willian. By the way, according to experts, it was Willian who created the picture of the Brazilian team’s game.

Tickets for matches at BSA Luzhniki

For me, as the head of the sports tourism agency “We Get It” in the past, it was never a problem to get tickets. For those who do not have the appropriate background and need help, I recommend contacting good old Nikolai, who has been helping me with tickets in cases of urgent need for more than 10 years.

Located in the Khamovniki district, the Luzhniki Sports Palace, the diagram of the hall of which is presented below, is a universal indoor area. There is a spacious auditorium with 11,500 seats. Designed using the original engineering and technical devices of the palace, the area of ​​the hall and its functionality can be changed in accordance with the features of the planned event.

Holding sports competitions

The sports arena of the palace serves as a ring for boxing matches, as well as a venue for competitions in sports such as gymnastics, volleyball, acrobatics, figure skating, weightlifting, mini-football and others. In 2002, a new base was installed on it to create an ice skating rink. Ballroom dancing tournaments are held on the site, bringing true connoisseurs of this art form to the Luzhniki Sports Palace. with seats, photos will help you understand the location of the stands, VIP stalls, sectors, categories of seats from first to fourth.

Convenient location for spectators

For the convenience of spectators, individual plastic seats are installed in the hall. Their shape matches the curves of the body, providing a comfortable position for visitors to events organized and held by the Luzhniki Sports Palace. with seats contains the exact numbering of seats in each row. With its help, you can easily find the place indicated on the ticket. A carefully thought-out arrangement of seats allows you to see in detail everything that happens in the sports arena or stage.

Since 2006, the Luzhniki Sports Palace (the layout of the hall with seats in a generalized form is simple and easy to use) has provided its site to the Rossiya State Central Concert Hall for organizing a variety of entertainment events. These are concert programs with the participation of popular performers, performances and creative evenings in which the best actors, famous composers, and talented poets are involved.

The Luzhniki Sports Palace (the layout of the hall with seats ensures the rational placement and movement of a large number of people) regularly hosts art exhibitions, New Year's performances, and fashion shows. Here you can have an interesting time, admire works of art, and get a lot of positive emotions.

BSA Luzhniki is the largest stadium in Russia. The arena was founded and built relatively quickly in the mid-50s of the last century. After this, the stadium went through several major reconstructions. The Luzhniki complex is rightfully the main venue where the country's most significant sporting, cultural and entertainment events take place.

general information

Official site: luzhniki.ru

Capacity: 81,000 seats

Address: Moscow, st. Luzhniki 24

GPS coordinates for the navigator: 55.715835, 37.553717

Year of construction: 1956

Field: 105×68 m.

Scoreboard: electronic.

Scheme of seats, sectors and stands of the Luzhniki Stadium

After reconstruction for the 2018 World Cup, the angle of the stands became greater. Field visibility has improved. Even visitors to the corner stands can now fully enjoy the sports action and see everything that happens on the field. For color design, pixel coloring was chosen (white, burgundy, red).

Seats for fans are traditionally divided into four stands A, B, C, D. 2,000 seats are allocated for the VIP stand, and 2,500 seats are allocated for media representatives. Along the perimeter of the entire stadium between the first and second tier there are luxury boxes. Here, fans will enjoy special service, more comfortable seats, and expanded aisles. A separate entrance is provided for guests of the VIP boxes.

The width of the sector exits was increased by 100 meters. 44 cascading stairs were installed along the perimeter, and three more main exits were added. All these improvements are designed to significantly increase the safety of each guest while moving inside the building.

How to get there

Luzhniki Stadium is the main and most spacious sports arena in the country. That is why special attention should be paid to transport infrastructure. Before your trip, you need to check the availability and routes. This will help avoid force majeure situations.

Metro

The nearest metro stations are “Vorobyovy Gory” and “Sportivnaya” (the first line of the Moscow metro). In addition, fans have access to the Luzhniki station of the Moscow Central Circle. Most viewers who use public transport choose the metro or MCC. However, you can get to the stadium in another way.

Bus

• Stop "Novodevichy Cemetery". Routes C12, m3, 64, 255.
• Stop "Luzhniki Stadium". Routes A, m3, 806.
• Stop "Luzhniki Stadium (South)". Routes A, C12, t79, m3, 64, 255, 806.

Trolleybus

You can also get to the Luzhniki Stadium stop by trolleybus 28.

Personal transport

There is also an option using personal transport. You can get to the territory of the sports complex from Frunzenskaya or Savvinskaya embankment. There is a fee for entry by private vehicle. You should check the details of parking and fares in advance with the administration or on the official website.

How to buy tickets

Sports fans can purchase entrance tickets in the classic way - at the box office. Sales points are located at Novoluzhnetsky proezd, 9, bldg. 1. The official website says that the ticket offices are open seven days a week from 9.00 to 18.00. Help numbers are also provided where you can find out about ticket availability and other useful information.

On the official website or other specialized portals it is possible to remotely order or book a ticket. This process takes only a few minutes and has long been popular among football fans. The client is provided with a graphic image of the stands. You must select a sector, location, number of tickets, payment method, etc. It is also possible to order courier delivery of tickets.

History of the stadium

At the end of 1954, the top government of the USSR decided that the capital absolutely needed a large-scale and impressive sports arena. Already in January of next year, design work began under the leadership of architect Alexander Vlasov. They decided to build the stadium on a fairly inconspicuous and almost abandoned area to the southwest of the capital.

The project for the future arena was created surprisingly quickly. April 1955 had already become the starting point for large-scale construction. The construction of the stadium in Luzhniki was seriously supported and supervised by the state. There were no problems with manpower and materials. A large number of people volunteered to participate in the construction. After 450 days, the main work on the country's main construction site was completed. July 31, 1956 Big Sports Arena named after. V.I. Lenin (first name) passed the grand opening stage. Hundreds of thousands of spectators attended the ceremony. And the central sporting action of that day was the battle between the local team and football players from China (the hosts won 1-0).

At the beginning of August 1956, the First Spartakiad of the Peoples of the USSR started in the new sports complex. These were the largest competitions in the world (at that time). After this, six more Spartakiads were held. As a rule, these competitions summed up the pre-Olympic preparations and helped to create the optimal team for the main international games.

Major reconstructions have been carried out at the Luzhniki Stadium more than once. On the eve of the 1980 Summer Olympics at the stadium. V.I. Lenin thoroughly remodeled the under-tribune premises, which began to meet international requirements for comfort and safety. In addition, the tracks for cross-country sports have been expanded. At the same time, the capacity of the stands inside the bowl was reduced to 96,000 seats.

The opening and closing ceremonies of the Games of the XXII Olympiad took place at the main stadium of the country. The lion's share of competitions took place at the Olympic complex in Luzhniki. More than 5,000 athletes from 80 countries competed for awards in 21 sports.

In the 90s, one of the most monumental stadiums of the former USSR became simply a decoration for a huge market, which was overflowing with goods pouring in from foreign countries. The sports complex became a joint-stock company, and a large bazaar was located on its territory. Nevertheless, active trade practically did not interfere with the arena performing its main functions. Luzhniki regularly hosted football matches and concerts. Traces of vigorous trade in the “sports” land completely disappeared only in 2011.

Another global reconstruction at the Luzhniki Sports Complex was carried out on the eve of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Four years before the World Cup, large-scale work began and progressed quite quickly. The designers took into account the specifics of the upcoming competition and made the stadium exclusively football. The running tracks and athletics section were removed. Due to such changes, it was possible to significantly increase the number of seats. At the end of autumn 2017, the renovated stadium hosted its first football match. In a friendly game, the Russian team lost to the Argentina team (0-1).

Sport events

The status of the country's main arena obliges it to regularly host the largest and most significant sporting events. Immediately after the opening, the first Spartakiad of the peoples of the USSR took place at the Olympic complex. In terms of scope and intensity, these competitions were not inferior to the Olympic ones. It was at the Spartakiad that the final composition of the Soviet team, which represented the country at the main international competitions, was often determined. In total, seven Spartakiads were held at Luzhniki. The last sports event under this name took place in 1979.

1980 became a special year for the USSR and the Luzhniki Olympic complex. The Summer Olympic Games took place here. In addition to sporting functions, the main arena also served as a stage for the opening and closing ceremonies of the competition.

Luzhniki has repeatedly hosted serious international competitions in a wide variety of sports. At the end of the 50s, the world ice hockey championship was held here. In 1961 and 1974 - World Modern Pentathlon Championships.

Over the years, Luzhniki hosted the Summer Universiade (1973), the Goodwill Games (1986), and the World Youth Games. Already in the 21st century, the country's main arena became the host of the World Rugby Sevens Championship and the World Athletics Championships.

Despite the numerous sporting competitions that took place at Luzhniki, football rightfully occupies the main place in the life of this sports complex. The main Moscow stadium hosted many matches of the USSR and Russian championships. Luzhniki is the home arena of the Russian national football team and regularly hosts official and friendly matches of the national team. After reconstruction for the 2018 World Cup, the first official match was held on November 11. It was a friendly match between the Russian and Argentine teams. The match aroused serious interest among football fans. The first game at the renovated Luzhniki Stadium was almost sold out. The Argentine stars beat the local players with a score of 1-0. The decisive goal was scored by striker Sergio Aguero.

The most significant cultural and entertainment events

Large sports arenas usually become venues for large-scale cultural events. The Luzhniki Stadium was no exception. The building, capable of hosting tens of thousands of spectators, was simply doomed to become the country's main concert venue.

Over the years, both domestic and foreign musical legends have performed on the Luzhniki stage. In 1983, the sports complex hosted the three-day Rock for Peace festival. In August 1989, Muscovites and guests of the capital were able to attend an even larger-scale event, the Moscow Music Peace Festival, which was also dedicated to the idea of ​​peace. Rock fans had the opportunity to watch first-hand performances by Bon Jovi, Ozzy Ozbourne, the Scorpions, Motley Crue and many others.

In 1990, the bowl of the large sports arena became the place where Viktor Tsoi and his team performed for the last time. The concert of the Kino group took place as part of a celebration organized by one of the Moscow newspapers. Unfortunately, just a few years later, here at Luzhniki, a concert was held in memory of Viktor Tsoi, who tragically died in a car accident. Such groups as DDT, Nautilus Pompilius, Chaif ​​and many others performed.

In the 90s, Western stars became even closer to the domestic audience. Naturally, the best representatives of the world show business chose the most spacious venue for the concert. In 1993, the country's main stadium became the stage for a large-scale show by the legendary Michael Jackson. The performance of the King of Pop caused a tremendous resonance and attracted the attention of almost all music lovers. After that, performances by top foreign artists took place within the walls of Luzhniki more than once. In 1998 it was The Rolling Stones. In 2006, Madonna shone on the same stage, and a year later the local audience enjoyed the performance of Metallica.

Before closing for global construction work in 2014, the BSA hosted the Time Machine anniversary concert. The performance was dedicated to the 45th anniversary of the group.

The Luzhniki sports complex is a center of mass and amateur sports. The main object, of course, is the football arena. However, the territory also has a swimming pool, five-a-side football fields and many sports fields for different sports. Such diversity makes Luzhniki one of the best places for active leisure. Classes are regularly held here in numerous sections, as well as competitions of various sizes.

1999 UEFA Cup Final

Luzhniki has more than once hosted European Cup matches with the participation of Russian teams. However, in the history of the stadium there are much more significant European Cup battles. One of them took place on May 12, 1999. It was the UEFA Cup final, in which Parma and Olympique Marseille took part. The Italian Serie A at the end of the 20th century was considered the best tournament, in which there was fierce competition and the strongest football players of that time played. That is why Parma was considered the clear favorite for the Moscow final.

Such stars as Buffon, Thuram, Cannavaro, Chiesa, Crespo, Veron then played for Parma. This was one of the best teams in the 90s both in terms of player selection and level of play. Marseille could not boast of such a selection of performers. Among the French, the only players who stood out were captain Laurent Blanc and creative midfielder Robert Pires.

Almost 67,000 people came to watch the UEFA Cup final at Luzhniki. They saw beautiful and high-quality football. Parma opened the scoring quite quickly. In the 26th minute, Argentinean Hernan Crespo took advantage of a defender's mistake and sent the ball into Stefan Porato's goal. The first half ended with a score of 2-0 in favor of the Italian team. And in the 55th minute, Enrico Chiesa set the final score of the match with a wonderful strike - 3-0.

UEFA Champions League Final 2008

The next serious test for BSA Luzhniki was the Champions League final. It was the Moscow arena that was chosen for the main match of the 2007/2008 club football season. This was the first Champions League final in which two English teams met - Manchester United and Chelsea. Almost 70,000 fans gathered at the stadium to watch the sports action. Millions of football fans around the world watched the game in the Luzhniki Bowl on TV.

The game between the two English teams was predictably full of competition, intensity and, of course, of top quality. At the end of the 2000s, the English Premier League had already become one of the best championships with a large number of stars. On May 21, teams took to the Moscow lawn, the rosters of which were filled with big names: Ronaldo, van der Sar, Giggs, Scholes, Drogba, Esien, Rooney, Tevez, Ballack, Anelka, Lampard, Terry. Almost every player on the field and bench had the status of an active football star.

The teams spent the beginning of the match in reconnaissance. However, the Red Devils quickly took the lead. Ronaldo scored the goal in the 26th minute. Chelsea responded with a precise strike from Lampard in the 45th minute. The teams went into the break with the score tied.

The Chelsea players were more active in the second half. However, Edwin van der Sar showed a reliable performance in the goal frame. Subsequently, it was the Dutch goalkeeper of the Mancunians who was recognized as the best player of the match.

Regular and extra time ended with the score 1-1. What followed was an emotional penalty shootout that football fans will remember for a long time. Ronaldo failed to convert his penalty kick, and Chelsea captain Terry got the chance to secure the coveted League championship for his team. However, John did not take the penalty in the best way, losing his balance at the most inopportune moment. The series continued, and after a miss by Chelsea forward Nicolas Anelka, Manchester became the winner of the UEFA Champions League final of the 07/08 season. The spectators gathered at Luzhniki saw a wonderful tense game with a unique plot and emotional outcome.

new ones first

And the impressions are completely different.

We went to the festival for the first time in 1717. And they were absolutely delighted! A truly family festival with many activities for all ages! We stayed there almost from the opening and if it weren’t for tired Romik (he was 4.5 years old at that time), we would have stayed until closing.

Last year the festival did not take place due to the World Cup.
In this case, as soon as Stas saw the first posters in the city, he immediately began asking to buy tickets. Memories of the last festival and the name Eldzhey among the artists did their job :).

Considering the warnings from the organizers about the 16+ qualification due to the repertoire of some artists, they decided not to take Romik.

Honestly, until recently I thought that this was just reinsurance by the organizers, like suddenly someone would “break out” a strong word. But no, it turned out that the censorship at the festival was justified. Nobody removed the words from the songs; for Eldzhey, all the lyrics were original, with a lot of swearing. What surprised me was the huge number of parents with children of preschool and primary school age standing in the crowd (there should be a hand-face smiley here).

And all the children knew the lyrics! I’m not thrilled that my son listens to this, but at least he’s already 13 and I really hope that these are just teenage hobbies.

I have no complaints about the organization of the concert part. All performances were on schedule, the artists appeared on stage according to the stated time. It was interesting to observe how the audience at the stage changes from artist to artist, in accordance with musical trends.

I haven’t seen so many fashionable and stylishly dressed young people in one place for a long time. And if I were 15-20 years younger, I would feel like a fish in water :).

We were relatively lucky with the weather; it rained only during the performance of the singer Luna, and after that the sun came out again.

But entertainment was tight this year, and here I was once again glad that I didn’t take Romik with me.

To begin with, Stas and I went to check out the children's area.

Last time, the Ribambel restaurant chain was responsible for it and they organized master classes on creating postcards, kites, and various crafts. There was a DJ and animation team for the children. By the way, all this was free.
This time in the children's area we found the only free entertainment: a small pool with bath toys that had to be caught with a net and glued to a stand. For this, the child seemed to receive one figurine.

Photographer with paid magnets and seller of flytrap plants.

Oh, and there was also a machine that blew soap bubbles non-stop, and apparently there was a soap bubble show going on before we arrived. Because we witnessed how all this soapy mass from the table was poured right there on the lawn (again, the hand-face smiley).

At the exit you could still ride electric cars for free; there were separate cars for children and separate ones for adults.

This is where the children's fun ends :)

Just like last year, there was a separate sports area, there were table tennis tables, yoga classes, and a small relaxation area with water from a partner.

By the way, you couldn’t bring your own water and drinks :). And accordingly, the partner’s prices were significantly inflated.

Before the rain, there was an area with board games, but we only saw it in the photo report from the organizers.
In one of the nooks we found minigolf, but here’s the problem: there weren’t enough balls for everyone, the fields were free, there were no clubs, no balls :).

The only area where we lingered was boxing with VR glasses. There wasn't much of a queue, the wait was about 10 minutes.

There was another area with glasses at the red bull, but we didn’t go there.

Some of the interesting areas were:

STS with machines in which you could get some gifts for subscribing to IG, but we didn’t see any particularly lucky ones;
- photo zone from big creative, for subscribing to their pages you could take part in a lottery, I won a ticket to the Erotic Museum on Arbat :) ;

Epica yogurt zone, for photos and subscriptions you were treated to drinking yogurts;

Zones with free haircuts (one master and registration closes immediately);

Zone 18+ with alcohol.

There was also a market at the festival with books, some handmade goods and other things. As with all festivals, nothing special.

This year the food court has become larger, and the number of tables has also increased. And it was very convenient that you could pay by card everywhere.
Compared to the previous festival, there were much fewer partners and their venues were smaller in size. Last time there were activities everywhere, with all partners, and they were designed for a large number of visitors.
In this case, the emphasis was apparently more on artists and food.

I can't say that we were very disappointed, but our expectations were much higher.

My son was still glad that he saw his favorite performer (he will have something to brag about at school), played in VR and ate deliciously :). I remembered what it was like to stand in the fan zone in front of the stage and I admit at the end my back hurt like crazy, that’s the approaching old age :).

Shall we go next year? I don’t know, everything will depend on the lineup of artists and the list of partners.
If my son wants, then I would like him to find a group of peers and go with them. Therefore, if you have teenagers in your family, then this festival is for them.
But of course I would like the organizers to return to the level of 17, then you can safely go with the whole family and have a great time.