Legendary store closes on Lenin Avenue in Samara
The legendary Sportmaster hypermarket on Lenin Avenue in Samara has closed, reportedly due to the poor condition of the building. The store, a landmark since 2006, now stands empty.
Apr 27, 2026 0
Admit it, you bought your first tent or sleeping bag right here, didn«t you?
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A large sports hypermarket has closed in Samara. It is the Sportmaster at 3 Lenin Avenue. The building is already empty, according to local residents.
That«s it...
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«One of the first stores of its kind in the city. A store with history, a legendary store!» — sigh readers of 63.RU.
Empty. And silence.
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The Sportmaster hypermarket on Lenin Avenue opened in Samara in 2006 in a space previously occupied by a household goods store. It became the chain’s third store but the first standalone one. Before that, there were only sections in the shopping centers Megakompleks na Moskovskom and Park House. At Sportmaster, customers could buy clothing, footwear, and equipment for sports and outdoor activities.
Snow is covering the porch...
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According to a source from 63.RU, the reason for the closure may be the poor condition of the building itself.
The sign has been removed.
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«Thank God it’s closed. Constant floods, burst pipes, and rats!» — our interlocutor said.
The letters were taken down too.
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Earlier we reported that 35 restaurants and cafes closed in Samara in 2025 — details read here.
It doesn«t look good. We hope it»s temporary!
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Here«s what we see if we peek inside through the glass.
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What do you think will be in this spot now?
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Goodbye, legend!
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