THE FIFA WORLD CUP CITIES
Must-see Sites for Russian and Foreign Tourists
Russia will host the FIFA World Cup 2018 from June 14 to July 15.
We decided to introduce the supporters to 11 cities where matches will be held.
Our guides will help you plan not only watching matches, but also a cultural programme.
We decided to introduce the supporters to 11 cities where matches will be held.
Our guides will help you plan not only watching matches, but also a cultural programme.
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In the capital, there are many parks and theatres, ancient cathedrals and manors, and the collections of Moscow's museums can rival with world's best storages. The Red Square and the cathedral of Christ the Saviour that took half a century to build, the Tretyakov gallery with the largest collection of Russian paintings in the world, the Bolshoi theatre and the Moscow Kremlin grounds and museum with its vast collections.
Our cultural guide covers Moscow's landmark sights and articles about the city. Read the guide and get familiarised with the capital.
In the capital, there are many parks and theatres, ancient cathedrals and manors, and the collections of Moscow's museums can rival with world's best storages. The Red Square and the cathedral of Christ the Saviour that took half a century to build, the Tretyakov gallery with the largest collection of Russian paintings in the world, the Bolshoi theatre and the Moscow Kremlin grounds and museum with its vast collections.
Our cultural guide covers Moscow's landmark sights and articles about the city. Read the guide and get familiarised with the capital.
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On May 27, 1703, the foundation stone was laid of the Sankt-Pieter-Burgh, the St Peter and Paul Fortress on the Zayachy island. Less than 10 years later, the new city on the Neva replaced Moscow as the capital. In Saint Petersburg, one can find the preserved Russian aristocrats' palaces, temples of various confessions and ancient fortresses. The cultural guide will acquaint you with the Winter Palace and the Marble Palace, the Mariinsky Theatre and St Isaac's Cathedral. Learn what exhibits to see in the Russian Museum and what St Petersburg's suburbs to visit.
On May 27, 1703, the foundation stone was laid of the Sankt-Pieter-Burgh, the St Peter and Paul Fortress on the Zayachy island. Less than 10 years later, the new city on the Neva replaced Moscow as the capital. In Saint Petersburg, one can find the preserved Russian aristocrats' palaces, temples of various confessions and ancient fortresses. The cultural guide will acquaint you with the Winter Palace and the Marble Palace, the Mariinsky Theatre and St Isaac's Cathedral. Learn what exhibits to see in the Russian Museum and what St Petersburg's suburbs to visit.
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Kaliningrad, formerly Königsberg, was founded in 1255 as a castle. No wonder that several historical epochs and cultural traditions entwined in this city. It remembers the Teutonic knights and Swedish conquerors, French colonists and the Embassy of the Russian tsar Peter I, Napoleon's visit and the conquest of the city by the Soviet troops during the Great Patriotic war. Ancient European architecture, museums dedicated to the Fleet's history, Kaliningrad's cathedral and the Königsberg castle are covered in the cultural guide. These are the city's must-see attractions.
Kaliningrad, formerly Königsberg, was founded in 1255 as a castle. No wonder that several historical epochs and cultural traditions entwined in this city. It remembers the Teutonic knights and Swedish conquerors, French colonists and the Embassy of the Russian tsar Peter I, Napoleon's visit and the conquest of the city by the Soviet troops during the Great Patriotic war. Ancient European architecture, museums dedicated to the Fleet's history, Kaliningrad's cathedral and the Königsberg castle are covered in the cultural guide. These are the city's must-see attractions.
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Most of Volgograd's cultural monuments were built to commemorate the Battle of Stalingrad. Among them, the worldwide famous monument The Motherland Calls and a panorama the Battle of Stalingrad. There is a corner of medieval Germany in the city, Old Sarepta, a former German colony on the Volga. In your spare time, you should definitely visit the Kazan cathedral that is over 120 years old.
Most of Volgograd's cultural monuments were built to commemorate the Battle of Stalingrad. Among them, the worldwide famous monument The Motherland Calls and a panorama the Battle of Stalingrad. There is a corner of medieval Germany in the city, Old Sarepta, a former German colony on the Volga. In your spare time, you should definitely visit the Kazan cathedral that is over 120 years old.
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Kazan is of the most ancient Russian cities on the Volga. It was founded in 1005. The city's heart is the Kazan Kremlin. Here, architectural monuments from various epochs and cultures can be found side by side, including foundations of ancient fortresses and mosques, the Annunciation Cathedral and the Söyembikä Tower. In 2000, the Kazan Kremlin was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kazan can boast the Kachalov Dramatic Theatre, one of the oldest in the country.
Kazan is of the most ancient Russian cities on the Volga. It was founded in 1005. The city's heart is the Kazan Kremlin. Here, architectural monuments from various epochs and cultures can be found side by side, including foundations of ancient fortresses and mosques, the Annunciation Cathedral and the Söyembikä Tower. In 2000, the Kazan Kremlin was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kazan can boast the Kachalov Dramatic Theatre, one of the oldest in the country.
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Nizhny Novgorod's history started in the 13th century, when the city was founded by the Grand Duke of Vladimir, Yury Vsevolodovich. In the 16th century, a stone Kremlin was built there that has never been captured. The Kremlin grounds are home to the oldest cathedral in the city, Michael the Archangel Cathedral. In the city's museums, one can find authentic 19th century exhibits and get acquainted with traditional 17th-21st century folk art, as well as take a look at the historical furnishings of writers' houses.
Nizhny Novgorod's history started in the 13th century, when the city was founded by the Grand Duke of Vladimir, Yury Vsevolodovich. In the 16th century, a stone Kremlin was built there that has never been captured. The Kremlin grounds are home to the oldest cathedral in the city, Michael the Archangel Cathedral. In the city's museums, one can find authentic 19th century exhibits and get acquainted with traditional 17th-21st century folk art, as well as take a look at the historical furnishings of writers' houses.
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Samara was founded in 1688 at the location of a fortress. The Samara Regional Local History Museum is one of the oldest museums of the Volga region. The main part of the exhibits is dedicated to the region's history. The museum's branches include Lenin's apartment, the Frunze House Museum and the Modernism Museum. In Samara's catholic cathedral, one can find a copy of a Salvador Dali's painting, and Samara's Choral Synagogue is considered one of the largest in Europe. Samara is also home to Stalin's Bunker, a defence facility that today houses the Civil Defence Museum.
Samara was founded in 1688 at the location of a fortress. The Samara Regional Local History Museum is one of the oldest museums of the Volga region. The main part of the exhibits is dedicated to the region's history. The museum's branches include Lenin's apartment, the Frunze House Museum and the Modernism Museum. In Samara's catholic cathedral, one can find a copy of a Salvador Dali's painting, and Samara's Choral Synagogue is considered one of the largest in Europe. Samara is also home to Stalin's Bunker, a defence facility that today houses the Civil Defence Museum.
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Rostov-on-Don is one of the largest cities in the south of Russia. The city's history started in 1749 with a decree of the Russian Empress Elizaveta. Today, the city is home to over 800 cultural heritage sites, half of which are architectural landmarks. The Rostov Cosmonautics Museum showcases specimen of space technology, spacesuits and communications satellite mock-ups. The Regional Local History Museum can familiarise you with the history of the Don region. It stores ancient golden coins and silver ones called 'scales' of the epoch of Ivan the Terrible.
Rostov-on-Don is one of the largest cities in the south of Russia. The city's history started in 1749 with a decree of the Russian Empress Elizaveta. Today, the city is home to over 800 cultural heritage sites, half of which are architectural landmarks. The Rostov Cosmonautics Museum showcases specimen of space technology, spacesuits and communications satellite mock-ups. The Regional Local History Museum can familiarise you with the history of the Don region. It stores ancient golden coins and silver ones called 'scales' of the epoch of Ivan the Terrible.
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Museums exhibiting antique silver and ancient Caucasus arms, an arboretum with exotic plants and urban buildings in various architectural styles are Sochi's most interesting sights described in our cultural guide. The city's museums store rare collections of books and magazines from the Soviet writer Nikolay Ostrovsky's personal library and the largest collection of Soviet cars. In Sochi, one can see a monumental neoclassical-style building of the theatre and the aerial ensemble of the Michael the Archangel Cathedral in Muscovite baroque style.
Museums exhibiting antique silver and ancient Caucasus arms, an arboretum with exotic plants and urban buildings in various architectural styles are Sochi's most interesting sights described in our cultural guide. The city's museums store rare collections of books and magazines from the Soviet writer Nikolay Ostrovsky's personal library and the largest collection of Soviet cars. In Sochi, one can see a monumental neoclassical-style building of the theatre and the aerial ensemble of the Michael the Archangel Cathedral in Muscovite baroque style.
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Ekaterinburg stores the most ancient wooden sculpture in the world, the great Shigir Idol. Its age is estimated at 11 thousand years. The Museum of Fine Arts exhibits the Kasli Cast-Iron Pavilion, a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. Ekaterinburg is the only city in the country to have its own literature district. Its museums are dedicated to Fyodor Reshetnikov, Dmitry Mamin-Sibiryak and Pavel Bazhov.
Ekaterinburg stores the most ancient wooden sculpture in the world, the great Shigir Idol. Its age is estimated at 11 thousand years. The Museum of Fine Arts exhibits the Kasli Cast-Iron Pavilion, a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. Ekaterinburg is the only city in the country to have its own literature district. Its museums are dedicated to Fyodor Reshetnikov, Dmitry Mamin-Sibiryak and Pavel Bazhov.
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Saransk was founded in 1641. Its ancient architecture was well preserved, including St. John the Divine Cathedral and the building of the Republican Local History Museum of the Republic of Mordovia built in the 18th century. The Mordovian S. D. Erzia Museum of Visual Arts exhibits paintings by Ivan Shishkin and Ivan Aivazovsky, Valentin Serov and Konstantin Korovin. Coins and ancient books, including a 17th century Gospel, garments and porcelain, are stored in the I.D. Voronin Local History Museum.
Saransk was founded in 1641. Its ancient architecture was well preserved, including St. John the Divine Cathedral and the building of the Republican Local History Museum of the Republic of Mordovia built in the 18th century. The Mordovian S. D. Erzia Museum of Visual Arts exhibits paintings by Ivan Shishkin and Ivan Aivazovsky, Valentin Serov and Konstantin Korovin. Coins and ancient books, including a 17th century Gospel, garments and porcelain, are stored in the I.D. Voronin Local History Museum.
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