We are a country of nearly endless and beautiful cultural perspectives, spanning nine time zones and home to over 180 nationalities. We are a nation of progress and pride, establishing a new, vibrant, modern Russia. We are a society of sport fans, where no single sport is more universally revered and passionately pursued than football. […]
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“It is a great honor for me to be among the Ambassadors of Russia-2018/2022. I am absolutely positive that we can stage a great World Cup. We have excellent experience from the 1980 Olympics and FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2006 and many other competitions that Russia has hosted. I hope that Russia will play […]
MOSCOW, 12 January 2010 – Russian Law firm Yust will support the Russian Bid Committee in their campaign to win the right to host the 2018/2022 FIFA World Cup™. The company has signed an agreement with the bid committee which provides for substantial value-in-kind support in the area of legal advice. Alexey Sorokin, CEO of […]
BDO in Russia will support the Bid Committee “Russia 2018/2022” in the bid to win the right to host the 2018/2022 FIFA Football World Cup. The company has signed an agreement with the Bid Committee which provide for substantial consulting support including in the areas of management and finance. Alexey Sorokin, CEO of the Bid […]
“It would be our greatest pleasure to welcome the FIFA World Cup to our country. I am confident we could host a successful 2018 or 2022 tournament. We know how to make things work.” Yuri Luzhkov, Mayor of Moscow
“For me as a player, participating in World Cup in my home country would be a supreme achievement. To be part of the team that may bring this event to our country is a great honor for me. I fully support the bid and am proud to be a part of my country’s efforts to […]
Москва, 07 мая 2010 г. Благотворительная организация «Искусство и спорт», основанная и возглавляемая российским предпринимателем и меценатом Алишером Усмановым, стала третьим партнером Заявочного комитета, продолжающего борьбу за право проведения Чемпионата мира™ ФИФА 2018/2022 гг. в России. Фонд «Искусство и спорт» содействует организации общественно значимых мероприятий в области искусства, культуры и спорта, а также занимается реализацией […]
The Minister of Sport, Tourism and Youth Policy of the Russian Federation, Vitaly Mutko is the energetic leader of Russia’s bid to welcome the world’s top sports event in Russia. He has extensive experience in sports and football in particular as President of FC Zenit of Saint Petersburg (1997-2003), President of the Premier League (2001-2003), […]
Moscow, 17 August 2010 – In a meeting today with the FIFA Inspection Delegation, Russia’s Prime Minister Vladimir Putin reiterated his country’s commitment to host the 2018/2022 FIFA World Cup™ and said that Russia was ready to introduce a visa-free regime for fans attending World Cup matches. This was one of the key messages Russia’s […]