Russia Inspires – Bidding Nation Russia

For centuries, Russia has been an enigma, a vast land of mystery waiting to be revealed. And now the time has arrived — a remarkable time to open our hearts and homes and welcome the world for the FIFA World Cup™. Spanning eleven time zones and home to 180 nationalities, Russia is truly a world unto itself and is at a critical juncture in its history. This ‘new Russia’ continues to draw on our past, even as we look forward to an innovative, vibrant, modern future.

Never before has the FIFA World Cup been held in a country with so many cultures, languages and ways of life. Within this vast mosaic of peoples and traditions, football is Russia’s sport of choice, ardently relished by an entire population, young to old.

In its 2018/2022 bid, Russia offers FIFA a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the FIFA World Cup brand — an historic opportunity to choose a Host Country from Eastern Europe and to inspire a young and dynamic population of new fans in the process.

Russia is a highly diverse, yet inclusive society. The peaceful multi-culturalism of Russia is a perfect complement to football’s ability to unify people from around the globe. Within this nation of such progress and pride, the potential to host a FIFA World Cup for the very first time is met with a singular commitment to the bid shared by our entire population. Because our bid is a national priority, Russia’s federal government is fully supportive and committed to ensuring each of FIFA’s objectives is exceeded in every way.

And finally, in every Russian home there is respect for guests and friends derived from thousands of years of cultural exchange. We are a people of passion, ready to inspire the world.