FK Rostov is a professional football club based in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, competing in the Russian Premier League and playing at the Rostov Arena. The full name of the club is Football Club Rostov, and it is based in Rostov-on-Don. Their home stadium is the modern Rostov Arena, built for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The club was founded in 1930 and traditionally plays in yellow and blue. FK Rostov has a long history as a staple of Soviet and Russian football, often seen as a tough, hard-to-beat side. The club's defining era came in the 2015-16 season when, against all odds, they finished as runners-up in the Russian Premier League under manager Kurban Berdyev, playing a disciplined and effective counter-attacking style. This achievement secured their first-ever UEFA Champions League group stage appearance. In the modern era, Rostov continues to be a well-organized and competitive side, often finishing in the top half of the table and developing young talent, though they have not quite replicated that magical second-place finish. The team's culture is one of grit and determination, with a loyal fan base known as the "Yellow-Blues" creating a strong atmosphere at the impressive Rostov Arena. FK Rostov is respected as a perennial challenger and a club that consistently punches above its weight.