SKA Khabarovsk is a professional football club based in the far-eastern Russian city of Khabarovsk, competing in the Russian First League. The club's full name is Football Club SKA Khabarovsk, and they play their home matches at the Lenin Stadium. Founded in 1946, the team's history is deeply intertwined with the Soviet and Russian military sports societies, as "SKA" stands for Sports Club of the Army. The club's traditional colors are blue and white. Over its long history, SKA Khabarovsk has experienced the highs of the Soviet Top League and the challenges of lower-division football. A key era for the club was their memorable 2016-17 season in the Russian Premier League, a rare top-flight campaign for a club from the Russian Far East, which captured the imagination of the nation. In the modern era, the club operates as a stable fixture in the First League, consistently aiming for promotion. The team is known for its resilient spirit, often battling against geographical isolation to compete. The fan base, though distant from Russia's European football heartland, is passionate and fiercely loyal, creating a formidable atmosphere at their historic home ground.