MAGAZINE Q2
APRIL - JUNE 2018
ROAD TO RUSSIA 2018
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PENYA BLAUGRANA
ROMA
CONTENTS
01 Introduction 02 Road to Russia 12 Penya Blaugrana Roma 14 Agenda
E D I T O R : M I C K VA N L I M B E R G E N L AY O U T : I S M A I L E L I D R I S S I I M A G E S A N D C O N T E N T B Y O U R M E M B E R A N D F E D E R AT I O N B O A R D U N D E R S U P E R V I S I O N O F T H E F C B W O R L D P E N Y E S F E D E R AT I O N B O A R D F O R M O R E I N F O O R A D V E R T I S I N G / PA R T N E R S H I P S : C O N TA C T O F F I C E @ F C B W O R L D . O R G
D O I N G W H AT N O B O D Y ELSE DOES The World Cup gives us as a Federation a unique chance. The chance to show to the world that we are més que un club. With our Russian Penyes in Saint-Petersburg and Moscou we will be working together with Messi.com ( the official Messi digital media agency) to promote something unique. We will be the first ones to organize events and promote Barça during a world cup, uniting Barça fans from all over the world who want to support their team, but also Barça players and most of all, the best of them all, Lionel Messi. What we offer. The Russian Penyes of Saint-Petersburg, Barçamania and Osos Rusos ( Moscou) have done a huge effort in contacting and negotiating deals with local bars, restaurants and even shops. They even organize support for penyistas who have no idea where to go in those big cities. Of course they are also welcome to watch each game in their HQ’s. Special Messi Event in Moscou. Together with Messi.com we will be organizing a special event to watch an Argentina game to support and cheer for Messi with special animation and gifts. SOM UN Bring your Barça shirt or scarf to Russia and wear it alongside your nation’s colours with pride. The FCB World Penyes Federation is the flagship of unity, SOM UN is our credo and we want to show this to the world!!! We will cheer and support Barça players, playing for their own national team and let’s hope no Barça player gets injured. Of course when your own national team gets eliminated, you can always cheer for another Barça player and who wouldn’t wish for Messi to win the world cup?? Antonio "Toni" Freire.
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ROAD TO RUSSIA 2018
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MOSCOW Founded in the 12th century, Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation and one of the most renowned and fascinating cities in the world. It is a dynamic 21st century metropolis showcasing some of the world’s best shopping, nightlife, restaurants and culture. Moscow welcomes over four million tourists each year. yea Home to over 130 nationalities and 12.3 million residents, Moscow is served by three international airports and the world’s second busiest underground system. If one hasn’t visited Moscow lately, one hasn’t visited Moscow.
The city is blessed with beautiful architecture and such renowned cultural landmarks as the Bolshoi Theatre, the Kremlin, the Pushkin Fine Arts Museum and the Tretyakov Gallery, to name but a few. Moscow is also home to three UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Kremlin and Red Square. The colourful St Basil’s Cathedral on Red Square is the symbol of both Moscow and Russia. Luzhniki Stadium is located at the centre of Moscow’s 145-hectare Olympic complex, one of the largest sports complexes in the world. The Luzhniki sports complex stretches along the Moscow River and lies opposite the beautiful Vorob’evy Hills Natural Park. The majestic Moscow State University observation area overlooks the stadium.
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WELCOME TO MOSCOW
Penya Barçamania de Moscou invites friends for watching the national football teams games in “John Donne Pub” and “Oliver’s Twist”. About 5 minutes from Taganskaya station on the Koltsevaya Line of the Moscow Metro in central Moscow there is the 3-floor building ; The ground floor hosts French-style restaurant “Jan-Jak” , British pub “John Donne” is located on the second floor and the third floor had been earmarked for the gastropub “Oliver’s Twist”; Both restaurants are “football places” and partners of PB de Moscou and blaugrana world; They would broadcast every FIFA WC game and ready to provide a high level of service.
By tickets: - Moscow Kremlin - St. Basil's Cathedral - Tretyakov gallery - Modern art museum - Tsar Bell Ci - Big Moscow Circus - Planetario de Moscú - MOSKVARIUM - Moscow Zoo And also free: - Red Square (Krasnaya Ploshchad) - Lenin's Mausoleum - Cathedral of the Archangel - Cathedral of Christ the Saviour - Annunciation Cathedral - Seven Sisters - Russian White House - All Russian Exhibition Centre - Ostankino Television Tower
Penya Blaugrana Osos Rusos de Noginsk entertainment: Participation in the loyalty program for the most important cultural sights of the city; Participation in the loyalty program for recreational & entertaining activities organized by the Penya and the Federation partners, including night clubs, restaurants, bars etc.; Organization of excursion, guests grouping;
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S A I N T- P E T E R S B U R G Founded by Peter I the Great in 1703 as Russia’s new imperial capital, Saint Petersburg is the ultimate embodiment of artistic talent. Europe’s best architects and Russia’s foremost creative talents, including Alexander Pushkin, Nikolay Gogol, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Dmitry Shostakovich and Joseph Brodsky, left their indelible imprints on this remarkable city. From architecture and city planning to the performing talents of the Mariinsky Opera and Ballet to the masterpieces of the magnificent Hermitage Museum, everything in this delightful city is focused on beauty and elegance. The city’s legendary drawbridges over the grand Neva River and the famous “White Nights” in June draw tens of thousands of tourists every year.
Saint Petersburg city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tourism is one of the key sectors of the city’s economy. Saint Petersburg welcomes up to five million tourists each year, more than any other city in Russia. In the same artistic tradition, a new state-of-the-art 69,000-seat stadium is being constructed on Krestovsky Island facing the Baltic Sea. Resembling a spaceship, it was designed by the famous architect Kisho Kurokawa.
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W E L C O M E T O S A I N TPETERSBURG
PB de Sant Petersburg is ready to provide:
By tickets:
Meeting of the guests at the airport or railway station (both organized groups of tourists and private individuals) on a preliminary arrangement; Language assistance to the guests during the events organized by Penya; Participation in the loyalty program for the most important cultural sights of the city; Participation in the loyalty program for recreational & entertaining activities organized by the Penya and the Federation partners, including night clubs, restaurants, bars etc.; Organization of excursion, guests grouping; A series of events at the Penya headquarters; Organization of a friendly football tournament for penyes-participants; The final gala dinner dedicated to the Penyas World Cup Congress held on a boat.
- The Hermitage (The Winter Palace) - State Russian Museum - The Peter & Paul Fortress - St. Isaac's Cathedral & Colonnade - Aurora - Church of Our Saviour on Spilled Blood Chu - Kunstkammer (Museum of Anthropology and Ethnology) - Peterhof - Rivers and canals of St. Petersburg by boat - The Mariinsky Theatre - Mikhailovsky Theatre
And also free: f - Opening bridges - Nevsky Prospekt - Strelka - Kazan cathedral - Bronze Horseman - Yelagin Island - Ploshchad Pobedy and Moskovsky Prospekt
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NIZHNY NOVGOROD Due to its advantageous location on the Volga River, Nizhny Novgorod developed into Russia’s key commerce centre in the 19th century. It is one of Russia’s most traditional and beautiful cities. Famous annual trade fairs attracted the country’s merchants and wealth to the city. Nizhny Novgorod, along with its Kremlin, is beautifully situated on the hills overlooking the Volga River. The Kremlin, dating back to the 16th century, has a 2-kilometre brick fortress wall and 13 watchtowers. It stands on an elevation offering a breathtaking view of the city and its water front. Nizhny Novgorod is one of a hundred world cities included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Today, Nizhny Novgorod has a population of 1.2 million and continues to grow as a key business and cultural centre in Russia.
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WELCOME TO NIZHNY NOVGOROD
PB de Nizhny Novgorod ready to provide: Nizhny Novgorod International Airport Strigino. Meeting, transfer to the hotel, or other place in the city. Any help in orientation on the terrain, to simplified check-in for flights. Central Railway Station of Nizhny Novgorod. Meeting, transfer to the hotel or to another place in the city. Any help and complete support during your stay in our city. Participation in the loyalty program for the most important cultural sights of the city; Participation in the loyalty program for recreational & entertaining activities organized by the Penya and the Federation partners, including night clubs, restaurants, bars etc.; Organization of excursion, guests grouping;
The Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin. The fortress in the center of Nizhny Novgorod was founded in 1221 by Prince Yuri Vsevolodovich. The stone Kremlin was built entirely in 1515-16. Excursion is possible through the territory, along the walls (2 km) and 13 towers, along the outer perimeter and adjacent streets. It is possible to organize a cycling tour, ascent and (or) descent along the Chkalovskaya stairs (560 steps, 2 viewing platforms) and a bus or car tour to the city of Semenov which is the capital of Golden Khokhloma of Russia! It is about 80 km / 90 minutes one way.People can visit the museum and produce products with the world-famous Khokhloma painting. In the middle of June, the Golden Khokhloma Festival is traditionally held with fairs and performances of creative groups, a true folk festival! River cruises along the Volga; the city of Gorodets; The Makaryevsky Monastery.
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P E N YA B L A U G R A N A ROMA
HISTORY The Penya Blaugrana di Roma was born from the great passion of Massimiliano Morgante, who has always been Culé by heart and with other four Italian culés friends. The strength and dedication of its founders led to the creation of an even wider network of Roman supporters including central-southern Italy. This was greatly helped by the production of the only radio program, in Italian language, which talks about Barça "Radio Barça Italia", which airs Since April 2014 oN the web radio “RAdio Roma Futura” (radioromafutura.it). The Penya Blaugrana di Roma was made official on June 4, 2016, after a long and ascen ding path started in 2011. The headquarters of the Penya is located at the Monte Sacro Roman neighborhood in Via Nomentana 643, in the eastern part of the city, where the supporters meet, watch the matches and where the “Radio Roma Futura” studio is located and from which the radio program broad casts. The Penya currently has 220 members registered, of which 60% are from Rome and the remaining 40% are mostly from south-central Italy and a minimal but active percentage from the north of the country
This high percentage of registered from outside of Rome has given the Penya a national profile and the two cities, in addition to Rome, with the largest number of members are Naples and Livorno. It has also begun a work of cultural approach with the Association of Catalans living in Rome, it was taken place with them a "paella" last July and a "calçotada" in March, thanks to this approach, some Italian-Catalan families signed up for the Penya. The great project that is now being pursued is to represent the reality the "Union of Italian speakers penyes", the Italian-speaking Penyes union, to further dis seminate and strengthen the values of Barça, in Italy and in Canton Ticino of Switzerland where Italian is also spoken. The goal of the Penya Blaugrana di Roma is to attract more passionate Barça supporters, to always demonstrate with concrete facts and not just with words that we are "More than a club" and support the club with all available means because we are all part of a great family, the Blaugrana family. That is why our motto is "Daje Barça!!" (Let’s go Barça !!). 12
EVENTS -Monday 9th of April Time 21: It will take place the official dinner for members and Penyes of FC Barcelona in the typical Roman restaurant "Romolo e Remo" located in Via Pannonia 22/26. In the surroundings of Piazza San Giovanni as well as the Circus Massimo.
The program will feature the participation of prestigious Italian sports journalists, including the Deputy Director of Rai Sport Mario Mattioli, Barça executives and Catalan journalists and a telephone interview with the mythical Luisito Suarez (former Barça and Inter player).
-Tuesday April 10th Time 11: Broadcasting of the radio program "Radio Barça Italia" that is transmitted by the web radio radioromafutura.it from the radio studio located in the facilities of the official headquarters of the Penya Blaugrana di Roma in Via Nomentana 643. Only radio pro gram in Italian that talks about Barça, produced and conducted by our Penya and to which all the Italian speakers Penyes (Italian and the Canton Ticino Swiss) participate.
-Tuesday April 10 Hour 14: Previous meeting of culés and Penyes to the "Nag's Head Pub" of Via IV Novembre138 B, located in the surroundings of Piazza Venezia.
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PENYES DINNER BY PENYA BLAUGRANA ROMA APRIL, 9 2018 AT 21:00
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