Russia are due to play Argentina in the Fed Cup match on April 19 and 20 at the $32.8 million (£19.7 million/€23.5 million) long track speed skating arena.

The 8,000 capacity Arena was a sea of orange during the Olympics as Dutch skater dominated the competition.

They won 23 of the 36 medals available, including eight of the 12 gold medals. 

Dutch skaters dominated the speed skating during Sochi 2014, winning eight of the 12 gold medals on offer ©McClatchy-Tribune/Getty Images

The Arena is due to be turned into an exhibition centre in legacy mode. 

Russia, four-time winners of the Fed Cup, are fighting for their place in the World Cup after defeat against Australia in the first round last month. 

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