Pervyy V Rossii Futbol'nyy Plats

It is believed that it was here in 1887 that one of the Charnok brothers, then working at the Vikula Morozov manufactory, and formerly a former professional footballer, Blackburn Rovers, prepared the first football parade ground in modern Russia according to English standards and organized a number of matches. It was here that Nicholas football was born, it was here that the British scissors cut off the trousers of the Russian players-Old Believers to the desired length, it was here that crowds of people gathered and international games took place. This is the birthplace of the Morozovites. True, there were two breaks in the development of football, and it was only at the beginning of the 20th century that Nikolsky mixed football became one of the leaders of Russian varied competitions. Local players were the best. Especially forwards. The parade ground itself was located in the Park of Messrs. Morozovs, famous for a wide offer of entertainment and leisure for workers. Either free, or for a nominal fee. Anything. In addition to alcohol. But the craftsmen and he managed to transport through a sickly fence. Then the revolution and the park were given a more suitable name - the name of Lev Borisovich Trotsky, chairman of the PBC and the creator of the Red Army. Then the story made another bend and the park received a harmless and abstract calendar name - the name of May 1st. It’s worth it. The name does not bother anyone, because the park is more like ... not like a park. Several benches save the situation badly. Well, the historical parade ground holds. There’s even a gate on it. For some reason. In summer, it is no different from a densely overgrown meadow. In the autumn it looks like a hummocky swamp. English special vegetation could not stand the pressure of the endemic and evaporated. And even then - it is necessary to look after her. And do not rename the parks ...