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• Mustache of Hope: Russia Unites to Support Its Football Team

  What started as a joke on the lowest ranking team quickly turned into a flashmob as fans show support sporting real and fake mustaches - and it seems to have magic powers.  

  06.07.2018

• Five-Minute Fan Guide to FIFA World Cup 2018 in St. Petersburg

  “Next station: Nevsky Prospect, FIFA Fan Fest,” says an announcer in plain English in St. Petersburg metro. From bilingual tram conductors to a bar that spans the length of a shopping mall to free shuttles, St. Petersburg is all set to host the matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia that kicks off today. Whether you’re a football fan or just want to participate in the festivities, here’s how to have the most fun.

  14.06.2018

• St. Petersburg Prepares for World Cup 2018

  In just a month, Russia will host its first-ever FIFA World Cup football tournament. St. Petersburg will host seven of the tournament’s 64 games, including the one that will decide the third place winner. An estimated million football fans will come to St. Petersburg for the events. The city has changed greatly in preparation for the cup - here’s what you need to know about this summer in St. Petersburg.

  15.05.2018

• The Western High-Speed Diameter: More Roads Means More Traffic

  Opening of the central part of the Western High-Speed Diameter became good news for St. Petersburg drivers. Since last week, Vasilyevsky Island has received one more connection with the rest of the city. The new road is widely discussed in media and social networks. How does this high-speed motorway affect the traffic in St. Petersburg?

  15.12.2016

• ITMO and "Russian Highways" to Develop Local Roads

  According to the cooperation agreement signed on November 30, specialists at ITMO University and "Russian Highways" ("Avtodor") state company, plan to run joint projects focusing on improvement of Russia’s highway infrastructure.

  30.11.2016