Anticipate the imminent scarcity of new apartments in Yekaterinburg.
In the heart of Yekaterinburg, a major Russian city known for its extensive sports infrastructure, a new addition has joined the scene. The "Mayak Arena," a state-of-the-art e-sports arena, has been completed, marking a significant step forward for the growing e-sports industry in the region.
Grigory Gordienko, the director of the Mayak Arena and a professional e-sportsman, announced that all communications are now connected, and the interior decoration of the building is complete. With a size of 3,000 square meters, the Mayak Arena becomes the third-largest e-sports arena in Russia, following those in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
The arena is equipped with 130 computers, bootcamp zones for team training, VR zones, and a streaming studio. It can accommodate up to 200 athletes at a time, with additional offline spectators during events. This new facility is expected to boost the local e-sports scene, providing a platform for competitions and training for aspiring athletes.
However, while Yekaterinburg has a strong sports infrastructure and experience in hosting major international events, there is currently no specific information available about the impact of the Mayak Arena on the regional economy or future plans specifically related to e-sports venues.
Meanwhile, the city continues to grow and develop in other aspects. Developers have launched over 160 new residential complexes in Yekaterinburg since the beginning of the year, with construction expected to be completed by 2032. One of the towers will house a kindergarten for 45 children.
The residential complexes are part of a larger development plan that also includes the construction of three high-rises next to the Ekaterinburg Arena by Atlas Development. The planned heights are 22, 39, and 43 floors, with a maximum height of 110 meters.
The average price of an apartment on the primary market in Yekaterinburg was 7.5 million rubles, the average price per square meter was 159.6 thousand rubles, and the average lot size in a transaction was 48 square meters.
In addition to residential development, other significant projects are underway. RVB (united "Wildberries & Russ") has built a logistics complex in Yekaterinburg, spanning 158,000 sq.m., and plans to expand it to 230,000 sq.m.
Looking ahead, the Mayak Arena is set to host the first all-Russian e-sports competitions this fall as part of the "Future Forum" congress. International competitions for athletes from BRICS countries are planned to follow.
The expansion of the Mayak Arena is estimated to cost an estimated 12 billion rubles and is expected to boost sales volumes for vendors and positively impact the development of small and medium-sized businesses in the region.
In educational news, a new School No314 in the Kirovsky district of Yekaterinburg may become a resource center for early career guidance. The school is equipped with well-equipped laboratories, robotics stations, and workshops, and plans to involve university and college teachers to work with schoolchildren, helping them prepare for admission and acquire professional skills.
The city of Yekaterinburg continues to grow and evolve, with various projects underway in residential, commercial, educational, and sports sectors. The completion of the Mayak Arena marks an exciting development for the e-sports community in Russia, and its impact on the local economy and the broader e-sports industry remains to be seen.
- Grigory Gordienko, the arena's director, plans to invest in the development of small and medium-sized businesses in the region, expecting a positive economic boost of 12 billion rubles.
- As the Mayak Arena gears up for the first all-Russian e-sports competitions this fall, potential investors might find interest in the expanding housing-market and real-estate opportunities in Yekaterinburg due to the increasing demand from athletes, spectators, and visitors.
