E T A M I T L U : E D I U G L E V TRA A I S S U R The world's largest country offers it all, from historic cities and idyllic countryside to artistic riches, epic train rides and vodka-fuelled nightlife. Russia will offer international visitors the most dynamic possible experience as years of planning and excitement come together as they host the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Spectators, athletes and officials will enjoy a rich and varied experience amid the unique geography and
diverse cultures of the host cities. The Russians undoubted passion and fascination with sports is sure to provide a spectacle to remember. The country has succeeded in a wide variety of sports, consistently performing among the best nations at international competitions. Football, however, is the most popular sport in modern Russia. Football is universally loved and enthusiastically played year-round by the Russian people.
The quality of Russian football is on the rise, as is the performance of the Russian national and club teams. Clubs such as CSKA Moscow and Zenit St Petersburg (2005 and 2008 UEFA Cup winners respectively), Lokomotiv Moscow, Spartak Moscow and Rubin Kazan all with their remarkable achievements in the UEFA Champions League rose to prominence through their success at continental level, while Russia’s national team reached the semifinals at UEFA EURO 2008.
