Amkar Perm is a Russian football club based in Perm, a city located in the Ural Mountains. The club was founded in 1994 and has since become a prominent team in Russian football. Amkar Perm has had a relatively successful history, with their most notable accomplishment being their participation in the Russian Premier League for several seasons. The club has also had some success in domestic cup competitions, reaching the final of the Russian Cup in 2003 and 2008. Amkar Perm's home venue is the Zvezda Stadium, which has a seating capacity of around 17,000 spectators. The club is often referred to as "The Red and Blacks" due to their traditional red and black team colors.