FC Lada Togliatti is a professional football club based in Tolyatti, Russia, currently competing in the Russian Football National League 2, the country's third tier. The club plays its home matches at the Torpedo Stadium, clad in their traditional blue and white colors. Founded in 1970, the club is named after the Lada automobile brand, a cornerstone of the city's industry, and has a rich history that includes a memorable stint in the Soviet Top League in the 1980s. Their peak era saw them establish themselves as a tough, mid-table side in the Soviet first division, known for a resilient and hard-working style. After the dissolution of the USSR, the club experienced fluctuating fortunes but has remained a central part of the city's sporting identity. In the modern era, Lada Togliatti is rebuilding, aiming to climb back into the higher echelons of Russian football. The team is supported by a passionate local fanbase that fondly remembers its top-flight days.