FC Shinnik Yaroslavl is a Russian football club from Yaroslavl, currently competing in the Russian First League, the second tier of Russian football. The club plays at the Shinnik Stadium. Founded in 1957, their traditional colors are blue and white. Shinnik has spent many seasons in the top-flight Premier League, with their best finish being fourth in 2003. The club has faced tragedy and hardship, including the impact of the 2011 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash that deeply affected the entire city's sporting community. In recent years, Shinnik has been a fixture in the First League, striving to regain its place among the elite. The team is known for its resilience and strong connection to the city. The supporters are famously loyal, standing by the club through thick and thin. Shinnik Yaroslavl represents the heart and fighting spirit of its city, always aiming for a return to the top.