In Soviet times, it was called V. I. Lenin Sport & Concert Complex (Russian: Спортивно-концертный комплекс им.

Besides concerts, the arena was used for various sports, notably tennis, as it was the location of the St. Petersburg Open.

Other sports events hosted at the SKK include bowling, tennis table, fencing.

On 31 January 2020, the roof and a large portion of the walls collapsed during the process of dismantling, resulting in the death of one worker.

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