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It was built in 1960 under the leadership of Mykhailo Hrechyna and Aleksei Zavarov as a major indoor Sports arena. It was also a venue for large concerts with bands such as Deep Purple , A-Ha and Big Country . The venue also hosts major exhibitions and trade fairs. In 2005 it hosted the Eurovision Song Contest , which required the facilities to be brought up to the standard required by the European Broadcasting Union .


  • Capacity: 6000 people are expected for both the semi-final and final of the contest in 2005 . Additionally 2000 press delegates will be catered for.



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