I was at the FC Minsk- FC Arsenal (Derzhinsk) match today.
The reconstruction has benefited the stadium.
The treadmills have been removed, which is for the best.
We've added a small soccer field to warm up the players.
Everything is fresh, clean, well maintained.
But the small stands opposite the main one could be left - visually, there was a feeling of emptiness. But the legendary hill is in place.
It is difficult to call the transformation of the legendary stadium a reconstruction, rather cosmetic repairs at minimal cost. The capacity was reduced by more than half, leaving only the main stand, which for some reason was decided not to cover with a visor - apparently, in 2024, the audience is invited to get wet in the rain and freeze in the wind, as in the 70s. They also decided not to bother and did not place a commentary room and a place for TV broadcasts on the slope opposite from the main stand. Apparently, they either do not plan to broadcast, or they will show an empty slope as a background. And the main podium could be in the frame..