December, 5, 2009 at 16:00 starts the symbolic opening ceremony of the Metalist stadium in Kharkiv.
The main role in the celebration will be played by His Majesty Football.
The central event is the match Metalist - Obolon, which to be held on that day in accordance with the match calendar. In addition, the program provides a small ceremonial opening and huge beautiful fireworks after the match.
President of FC Metalist and DCH group, the general investor and coordinator of Kharkiv preparations for Euro 2012, Alexandr Yaroslavskyy, as we know, celebrates his 50th anniversary on the same day. Therefore, the holiday meant more as a friendly party for football fans than the pathos show.
The guests of the festival will be the first people in the country, Kharkiv and Kharkiv region authorities, UEFA delegation and other foreign guests, the leaders of Ukrainian football clubs of the highest division, representatives of political and business elite of Ukraine.
The start of celebration - 11.00 - at this time in the multi-purpose annexe to Western Stand of OSC Metalist there will be a press-conference in which Alexandr Yaroslavskyy and representatives of local authorities and construction companies directly involved in the reconstruction of the stadium will participate.
