Originally a club for those who worked on the railways, they participated in the first USSR rugby union championship in 1937.

They have won seven Championships, including league and cup doubles in 2002–2005.

Twelve players from the club were in the Russian national team in 2005.

However, they have not yet transferred this success over to the Rugby League Challenge Cup.

In their three previous games in this competition, they have failed to register a win.