In Pictures: How Tbilisi Dinamo Arena changed in decades

Take a look at the 79 years history of Georgia’s National Stadium – Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena in pictures year by year.

Construction of the stadium started in autumn 1929 although the project was soon suspended. The construction was renewed in 1933 (chief architect-Archil Kurdiani). Finally it finished on October 12, 1935 and envisaged 23 000 spectators.

And here the story of reconstructions, renaming, great triumphs and great failures of Georgian football began.

Before: Arena was finished under the name Dinamo Stadium on October 12, 1935 and envisaged 23 000 spectators. Photo from architect Kurdiani's archive www.dynasty.ge

After: This is how stadium looks like now on the UEFA Super Cup day, August 11, 2015. Photo from UEFA Champions League Facebook page.

Before: From 1937 to 1953 the stadium was renamed after Soviet leader Stalin’s right hand man Lavrentiy Beria. Photo from architect Kurdiani's archive www.dynasty.ge

After: From 2011 till present it has Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena name after the renowned Georgian footballer. Boris Paichadze played for FC Dinamo Tbilisi. Photo from UEFA Champions League Facebook page.

Before: The entrance to the stadium. Photo from architect Kurdiani's archive www.dynasty.ge

After: The entrance on the day of UEFA Super Cup final in Tbilisi on August 11, 2015. Photo from UEFA Champions League Facebook page.

Before: In 1976 the stadium was redesigned by Kurdiani and his architect son Gia, who expanded the capacity to 78,000. Photo from architect Kurdiani's archive www.dynasty.ge

After: The current capacity of the arena is over 54,500. Photo from UEFA Champions League Facebook page.

Before: On September 19, 1976 the stadium was officially opened after the major reconstruction with 1/16 final match of Cup Winners’ Cup. Dinamo Tbilisi hosted Welsh Cardiff and defeated to with the score 3:0. (Gutsaev, Kipiani and Kanteladze scored in this match).Photo from architect Kurdiani's archive www.dynasty.ge

After: Georgia’s national stadium has undergone a 20 million GEL facelift ahead of August 11, 2015 UEFA Super Cup match featuring world class football teams FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC. Photo by Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge

Before: The final reconstruction of the stadium was held in 2006 (architects-Gia Kurdiani and Archil Kurdiani Junior) and number of spectators was changed to 55 000. Photo from architect Kurdiani's archive www.dynasty.ge

After: In recent months workers ripped out and replaced all the seats at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, upgraded the sound and lighting system and overhauled the entry gates to ensure the central city stadium meets international standards. Photo from UEFA Champions League Facebook page.

Before: The maximal number of spectators at Dinamo Arena was recorded on October 3, 1979. 110 000 spectators attended UEFA Champions League 1/16 final match in which Dinamo Tbilisi hosted FC Liverpool. The match finished with the victory of our team-3:0. Gutsaev, Shengelia and Chivadze scored. Photo from architect Kurdiani's archive www.dynasty.ge

After: Furthermore, a special lift offering wheelchair access has been installed together with ramps and special seating for people with disabilities and their companions. These changes mean Dinamo Arena is the first stadium in Georgia and the wider Caucasus region to cater to the needs of Georgia’s disabled community. Photo from UEFA Champions League Facebook page.