Founded in 1959 as Trud Moscow, it took its current name in 1966.

The team enjoyed its golden era in the 1960s, winning the third edition of the European Cup[1] and five of the seven first editions of the Soviet Championship.

Luch gradually declined in subsequent years, making it into the championship's top three for the last time in 1975.

[2] Following the break-up of the Soviet Union Luch has played in the Russian Super League.

[4] In reaction to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Handball Federation banned Russian athletes, and the European Handball Federation suspended the Russian clubs from competing in European handball competitions.