Between December 1982 and April 2011, Vladimir Alyoshin served as the CEO of the Luzhniki Olympic Complex in Moscow. His tenure oversaw the modernization of several major facilities, including the Palace of Sports, the swimming pool, and both the Big and Small sports arenas originally prepared for the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Academic and Professional Background
Born in 1945 in Moscow, Alyoshin pursued an education that bridged economics and public utility management. He earned a Candidate of Sciences in Pedagogy and a Doctor of Economics. His formal training included studies at the Higher Party School at the Central Committee of the CPSU and the Moscow State Academy of Public Utilities and Construction.
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Beyond his management of the Luzhniki complex, Alyoshin held multiple influential roles within the regional and international sports infrastructure. He served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for FC Torpedo Moscow. His administrative work extended to membership in the Russian Olympic Committee and the Executive Committee of the Russian Football Union. Furthermore, he contributed his expertise to global bodies, serving on the UEFA Stadium and Security Committee and the Executive Committee of the European Association of Stadium Managers.
Awards and Recognition
Alyoshin received numerous state and industry honors throughout his career. His decorations include the Order of the Badge of Honour, the Order of Friendship, and the Order of the Red Banner of Labour. He was also granted the Medal in Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow and the Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Gratitude. In 2001, he was awarded the Silver Olympic Order. Additionally, he holds the titles of Honored Physical Culture Worker of the Russian Federation and has received the Order For Merit to the Fatherland in both the 3rd and 4th classes.
Fast facts
- Born: 1945, Moscow
- Nationality: Russian, Soviet
- Education: Higher Party School at the Central Committee of the CPSU
- CEO of Luzhniki Olympic Complex: 1982–2011
- Silver Olympic Order: 2001
- Languages: Russian
Questions readers ask
What major sports venue did Vladimir Alyoshin manage?
He was the CEO of the Luzhniki Olympic Complex for nearly three decades.
Did Alyoshin serve on international sports committees?
Yes, he was a member of the UEFA Stadium and Security Committee and the Executive Committee of the European Association of Stadium Managers.
Achievements
- Order of the Badge of Honour
- Order of Friendship
- Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"
- Order of the Red Banner of Labour
- Educated at Higher Party School at the Central Committee of the CPSU and Moscow State Academy of Public Utilities and Construction
