Saransk Arena multipurpose Palace, Saransk

Saransk Arena is a multifunctional venue that can be configured as an ice arena, volleyball court, basketball court, or concert venue, depending on the event format. The complex is designed to host European and world-level sporting competitions, conferences, forums, and large-scale events. Its capacity is 7,500 spectators for ice events, 8,106 for other sporting events, and 5,500 for concerts.

Infomatika was responsible for the following tasks:

• Automate the sports complex’s ticketing and admission processes;
• Provide spectator access control at the venue’s entrances;
• Enable mobile ticket validation;
• Establish wireless infrastructure to support mobile terminals;
• Set up automated staff workstations.

Infomatika specialists comprehensively equipped Saransk Arena with the LENTA automated ticketing and access control system. The solution included access control infrastructure based on Horizon turnstiles, staff workstations, and mobile ticket validation.

Key Project Components

• LENTA Automated Ticketing and Access Control System. Automates ticketing and admission processes, bringing together software, access control equipment, mobile ticket validation devices, and automated staff workstations.
• Horizon Smart Turnstiles. Installed at entrance areas to control spectator access. Two versions were used in the project: Horizon T-GT-M-02 and Horizon-OS.
• UCM-2C Controllers. Manage passage through the turnstiles as part of the access control equipment.
• Mobile Ticket Validation Terminals. Validate tickets using barcodes and contactless cards and enable the deployment of mobile access control points.

System Management Infrastructure

Four automated staff workstations were set up to manage the ticketing and access control system: 3 cashier workstations and 1 administrator workstation. Eight Wi-Fi access points support the mobile terminals throughout the venue.

Scope of Supply

• Manufacture, supply, and installation of Horizon T-GT-M-02 turnstiles — 4 units;
• Manufacture, supply, and installation of Horizon-OS turnstiles — 8 units;
• Supply and installation of UCM-2C controllers — 12 units;
• Supply of mobile ticket validation terminals — 8 units;
• Supply and installation of Wi-Fi access points — 8 units;
• Setup of automated staff workstations: 3 cashier workstations and 1 administrator workstation.