| Biathlon and Ski Complex in Krasnaya Polyana completely ready for test competitions |
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03/02/2012 04:24 (117 Day 10:45 minutes ago) | |||||
 The FINANCIAL -- The Gazprom-sponsored Biathlon and Ski Complex in Krasnaya Polyana is completely ready for test competitions.
According to Gazprom, the entire sports infrastructure – the biathlon stadium, cottage community, ski and biathlon tracks – have been commissioned and prepared for first sports competitions.The biathlon stadium accommodates around 5,000 spectators, while the Biathlon and Ski Complex admits the total of 9,600 people.
It is one of the world’s largest and most comfortable buildings of this type.The biathlon shooting range is also ready for competitions. It is located in close proximity to the stadium and offers a good view from spectator stands. It includes 30 Olympic targets equipped with an automated electronic system.
The shooting range was built with due consideration given to the regional wind chart: the shooting area is surrounded by slopes, therefore the targets are protected from the wind that may affect the sports results.
The tracks for ski and biathlon competitions are considered difficult and have a lot of curves and turns. That’s why it was so important for Russian sportsmen to get acquainted with the facility as soon as possible. Sportsmen have started arriving at the cottage community located a 10 minute walk away from the tracks and lodging 300 people.
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