Zenit Penza is a Russian football club based in Penza, currently playing in Group 2 of the Russian Professional Football League (RUS D3B). They host matches at the Pervomaysky Stadium. The club, founded in 1918, has a long and varied history under different names, with blue and white as its colors. While not to be confused with the famous Zenit Saint Petersburg, the Penza club shares the same name and has its own distinct identity in the Volga region. Their historical peak saw them compete in the Soviet Second League. In the modern era, Zenit Penza is a staple of the third division, consistently aiming to punch above its weight in a group often dominated by clubs from Moscow and the south. The team is a focal point for sports in the Penza Oblast, with a dedicated local following. Zenit Penza represents the enduring appeal of lower-league football in Russia's heartland.