Summary
The Crocus City Hall[1] (Russian: Крокус-Сити-холл, romanized: Krokus-Siti-kholl) is a music venue located in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast (north-west of central Moscow, close to the Moscow Ring Road). The venue was opened by the businessman Aras Agalarov on 25 October 2009. On 22 March 2024, it was severely damaged by an explosion during a major terrorist attack that killed at least 144 people.
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 Exterior view of venue (2020) | |
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| Address | 20 Mezhdunarodnaya Street, 143402 Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast, Russia |
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| Location | Crocus City |
| Coordinates | 55°49′33″N 37°23′25″E / 55.82583°N 37.39028°E |
| Public transit |  Myakinino |
| Owner | Crocus International |
| Capacity | 7,300 |
| Opened | 25 October 2009 |
| Closed | 22 March 2024 |
| Website | |
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About edit
The concert hall is a part of Crocus City, comprising the Crocus City Mall, Crocus Expo and Vegas City Hall, along with various hotels and restaurants.[citation needed] Crocus City Hall was built in 2009 as a concert venue with a capacity of 6,200 people; it is one of the largest in the area. It is part of a larger block of shopping centers, restaurants, and other attractions called Crocus City.[2] Crocus refers to brightly colored, seasonal flowers that grow in the spring from a bulb.
Capacity edit
| Layout | Reserved | General admission |
|---|---|---|
| Auditorium | 6,178 | 7,233[3] |
| Concert hall | 3,235 | 4,291 |
| Theater | 3,235 | 2,179[citation needed] |
Performers edit
Notable performers have included Eric Clapton,[4] a-ha[5] and Joe Cocker.[6]
Other events edit
- Miss Universe pageant in November 2013.[7]
- Top Hit Music Awards (2017,[8] 2019[9])
- The Masked Singer
2024 attack edit
On 22 March 2024, at around 20:00 MSK (UTC+3), a mass shooting and multiple explosions occurred at the Crocus City Hall music venue. At least 144 people were killed[10] and more than 551 injured[11] after four masked and camouflaged gunmen opened fire on the people gathered at the venue.[12] Russia's Foreign Ministry called the incident a terrorist attack.[13] The Islamic State – Khorasan Province, a South-Central Asia-based regional affiliate of the Islamic State, claimed responsibility.[14][15][16][17]
References edit
- ^ Bachmanova, Yelena (21 June 2017). "CROCUS CITY HALL". Moscovery. Archived from the original on 9 February 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
- ^ "Islamic State group claims responsibility for Moscow attack in a statement posted on social media". ABC News. The Associated Press. 22 March 2024. Archived from the original on 22 March 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "О концертном зале Crocus City Hall" (in Russian). Crocus City Hall. Archived from the original on 5 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ Scott Bernstein (2 October 2019). "Eric Clapton Announces European Tour 2020". Jam Base Magazine. Archived from the original on 29 December 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ "A-ha Setlist at Crocus City Hall, Moscow". setlist.fm. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Joe Cocker Setlist at Crocus City Hall, Moscow, Russia". setlist.fm. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
- ^ Mueller, Robert S. (18 April 2019). Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election (Report). p. 67. Archived from the original on 22 March 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ "Top Hit Music Awards – Crocus City Hall (2017)". crocus-hall.ru. Archived from the original on 8 February 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ^ "Top Hit Music Awards – Crocus City Hall (2019)". crocus-hall.ru. Archived from the original on 8 February 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ^ Wynder, Ehren; Jacobson, Don (23 March 2024). "Death toll in Moscow concert hall attack rises to 133; suspected gunmen arrested". UPI. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ Singh, Maanvi (22 March 2024). "145 people injured in attack, says Moscow health ministry". the Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 23 March 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Islamic State group claims responsibility for Moscow attack in a statement posted on social media". ABC News. The Associated Press. 22 March 2024. Archived from the original on 22 March 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Kirby, Paul; Rhoden-Paul, Andre (22 March 2024). "Full statement from Russia's security service". BBC News. Archived from the original on 23 March 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Knight, Mariya; Chernova, Anna; Tarasova, Darya (22 March 2024). "ISIS claims responsibility for attack in busy Moscow-area concert venue that left at least 40 dead". CNN. Archived from the original on 22 March 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Schmitt, Eric (22 March 2024). "What We Know About ISIS-K, the Group That Claimed Responsibility for the Moscow Attack". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 23 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "تنظيم "الدولة" يقدم روايته عن هجوم موسكو" [The organization of the [Islamic] "State" presents its version about the Moscow attack]. Enab Baladi (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 23 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "Atentado en Moscú: ISIS-K difundió un escalofriante video del ataque desde adentro con gritos de "Alá es grande"" [Attack in Moscow: ISIS-K released a chilling video of the attack from inside with shouts of “Allah is great”]. Clarin (in Spanish). 23 March 2024. Archived from the original on 24 March 2024.
External links edit
Media related to Crocus City Hall at Wikimedia Commons
