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FC Ruh Lviv (Ukrainian: ФК «Рух» Львів) is a Ukrainian professional football club based in Lviv. The club competes in the Ukrainian Premier League following the promotion as runners-up of 2019–20 Ukrainian First League.
History
In 2003 under the initiative Myron Markevych, who was born in Vynnyky, and at the time was head coach of FC Karpaty Lviv established football club called FC Ruh Vynnyky. When asked why Ruh, Markevych replied that Movement (ukr. romanized: Ruh) is life. In June 2003, a children's football school Myron Markevych "Ruh" under directorship Yuriy Hdanskyi and trainers Roman Hdanskyi, Ihor Didyk, Markiyan Shkraba, Oleh Lehan was formed.
In 2009, the Ruh adult soccer team with President Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy and head trainer Roman Hdanskyi was formed. Since the team was located in Vynnyky which is a satellite town of the city of Lviv, so at a time teams participated separately in Lviv Oblast League Championship and in Lviv the teams participated in the championship of the city. The club holds matches at the stadium named after Bohdan Markevych (1925–2002, Myron Markevych's father), who was one of the main sponsors of the football club and the Youth Academy, who worked for many years as a junior's coach.
In 2014, the team won the National amateur football championship.
During the 2015 season, the club made sensations by signing former Dynamo Kyiv internationals Oleksandr Aliyev and Maksim Shatskikh.
The club has been admitted to the PFL and took second place in the 2016–17 Ukrainian Second League.
On 26 June 2017, the club presented a new emblem in golden and black colors.
The team's colors, traditionally a blend of blue and white, reflect the vibrant culture of Lviv, a city renowned for its historical significance and artistic heritage. FC Rukh Lviv plays its home matches at the Stadion Ukraina, a venue that provides an electric atmosphere for fans and players alike.
Rukh Lviv is recognized for its strong emphasis on youth development, often integrating young players into the first team, which has contributed to its competitive edge in both domestic and international competitions. The club's philosophy centers around teamwork, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, making it a formidable opponent in the Ukrainian Premier League.
With a growing reputation and a dedicated following, FC Rukh Lviv continues to strive for success, aiming to establish itself as a powerhouse in Ukrainian football while fostering a sense of community and pride among its supporters.