Besides watching football, what other wonderful things can't be missed in Russia?

From June 14 to July 15, the quadrennial World Cup will be held in 1 1 2 stadiums in Russia. It is estimated that Russia has invested more than/kloc-0,000 billion dollars in the infrastructure budget of this World Cup, from stadiums, fan squares and special trains to mobile networks, sports science and video assistant referees. Of course, besides watching the games in these places, Catway Eagle suggests that you don't miss these wonderful things!

Kaliningrad

Must-see match: England VS Belgium on June 29th.

Venue: Kaliningrad Stadium

Kaliningrad Stadium is equipped with ultra-modern security system. There are 352 12 seats in the venue. After the 20 18 World Cup, the stadium will become 25,000 seats and some roofs will be demolished. It is the home of the Russian professional team Kaliningrad Baltic Football Club.

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Curonian spit is the most popular tourist attraction in Kaliningrad, shuttling between the Baltic Sea and Kurs lagoon, and it is also the favorite inspiration place for many artists. Interestingly, one side of the peninsula belongs to Russia and the other side belongs to Lithuania. Kronsto National Park has specially launched six hiking routes, which are worth experiencing. After exploring the history of this city, watching a World Cup match, then taking a unique hiking trip on the peninsula, and finally taking a chance in the Baltic Sea and picking up amber, I'm absolutely glad you came.

Volgograd

Must-see match: June 25th Saudi Arabia VS Rabe Egypt.

Venue: Volgograd Arena

The Victory Stadium in Volgograd is located next to the famous giant statue of Mamayev Highland on the Volga River. The exterior wall of the stadium adopts inverted cone platform structure, and the open grid modeling enhances the firmness of the whole building. The special structure of the roof is reminiscent of spokes on bicycle wheels.

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Volgograd is a city rebuilt after the war, clean and beautiful. Lenin Street is lined with rows of tall buildings. There is a green lawn between Volga Yanhe Street and Marshal Cui Kefu Street. There are poplars, conifers, birch and lilacs on both sides of Hero Avenue, and colorful tulips are blooming on the roadside flower beds.

Yekaterinburg

Must-see match: Mexico vs Sweden on June 28th.

Venue: Yekaterinburg Central Stadium

Yekaterinburg Central Stadium was rebuilt in 2006. In order to meet the needs of the 20 18 World Cup, a video surveillance system, a television relay system and a stadium security system were installed on the stadium. The auditorium will be equipped with seats that can move quickly, and specially set up restricted seats.

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Yekaterinburg is the fourth largest city in Russia, located on the dividing line between Europe and Asia. The base of the boundary pillar is dark red marble, with gray marble as the dividing line in the middle and Europe and Asia marked on both sides respectively.

Moscow

Must-see Games: June 14 Russia vs Saudi Arabia

Venue: Luzhniki Stadium

Luzhniki Stadium is located in the center of Moscow, Russia. It is the largest stadium in Russia with a total seating capacity of 84,745. On weekdays, the Luzhniki Stadium is less exciting and more historical. The statue of Lenin standing at the north gate of the stadium seems to tell people about the history at that time.

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Mention this city and you will be familiar with it. The majestic Kremlin, the colorful St. Vasily Cathedral, the palace-like subway, the heavy and powerful beat that can be inexplicably heard standing on the Red Square, and the night outside Moscow that comes with the wind. The closer you get, the deeper you can feel it.

St.Petersburg

Must-see match: Brazil VS Costa Rica on June 22nd.

Venue: St. Petersburg Stadium

St Petersburg Stadium is the cradle of Russian football. It was here 18971October 24th that the first football match in Russian history was officially recorded. Four years later, the first national football league was established in St. Petersburg, which existed for more than 20 years. Today, Dzenit Football Club in St Petersburg is one of the most famous Russian clubs.

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Some people say that Moscow is a city that makes people feel good, while St. Petersburg is a city that makes people fall in love at first sight. St. Petersburg is built at the mouth of the Neva River on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. The whole city is located on the islands in the neva river Delta, and many rivers pass through it. It has a unique style of water city, so it is called "Venice in the North". This is a masterpiece built by Peter the Great with his dream, a city that once carried the dream of revival, and also the most European city in Russia, with beautiful scenery, numerous rivers and bridges and diverse architectural styles.

rostov on don

Must-see Games: June 18 Brazil VS Switzerland.

Venue: Rostov-on-Don Stadium

The original design of Rostov Stadium combines picturesque scenery. The roof shape of the stadium imitates the winding Tanghe River. The different heights of the stands allow the audience to experience everything happening on the court and enjoy the scenery of Rostov. It is located on the left bank of the Tanghe River, which is very beautiful.

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The Cathedral of the Birth of the Virgin Mary is one of the landmark buildings in Rostov-on-Don, which has a history of more than 230 years and belongs to Russian Byzantine style. The church still plays its own religious function and is one of the important religious and cultural education centers in Rostov-on-Don. In addition, there are many churches in Russia, such as the famous Petersburg Church, Kazan Cathedral, Blood Cathedral and Issa Cathedral. If there is enough time, it is worth going.

Kazan

Must-see game: Korea VS Germany on June 27th.

Venue: Kazan Central Stadium

Kazan Central Stadium is currently the home of Kazan Ruby Football Club of Russian Football Super League. Kazan Central Stadium can accommodate 30 133 spectators. This building has four floors and is divided into four districts. Each area has decorative parts with corresponding colors, as well as doors and signs facing the direction. The ceiling above the auditorium is blue and wavy, and the football field in the middle is still open.

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In Kazan, there are European-style churches, Arab-style mosques and Asian-style Lama temples, and visitors can experience the rare sight of multiple religions coexisting. Among the buildings in Kazan, there are Slavic arches, Roman spires, yurt-shaped domes and Chinese carved beams, as well as ancient pagodas and churches from 16 to 18 centuries.

samara

Must-see Games: June 17 Costa Rica VS Serbia.

Venue: Samara Stadium

Samara Stadium was built on an island in the south of Samara City. There is a sports community covering an area of about 24 hectares near the stadium. The stadium has an investment of 320 million US dollars and can accommodate up to 44,000 people.

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Samara has a rich cultural tradition. This is the only friendly home of all ethnic groups in Russia that retains more than 100 ethnic customs and artistic traditions. 200 1 opened. Samara also has two model theaters-Samara Opera and Ballet Model Theater and Gorky Model Theater for Children. The oldest comprehensive library in Samara was built in 1860, and many cultural and educational institutions such as Samara History Museum and Samara Art Museum are also worth visiting.

saransk

Must-see match: Iran VS Portugal on June 26th.

Venue: Moldova Arena

Moldova Arena was designed by German designer Tim Huppe, which was adopted by local design company Saransk Glazsi Dan. The total investment is about $300 million. When completed, it will be the home of Saransmore Dovia Football Club. The stadium can accommodate 44,442 spectators.

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Saransk is located in the middle of Russia and Europe, and the city is small. Strolling through the streets of Saransk, melodious piano music is played in the music fountain on the side, the golden dome of the church in the distance shines in the sunshine, the black Pushkin statue "extends" the golden palm to passers-by, and the vendors in the street carefully take out handicrafts from their bags and put them on the shelves one by one ... There are no hurried pedestrians, only permanent beauty.

Nizhny Novgorod city

Must-see Games: June 2 1 Argentina VS Croatia

Venue: Nizhny Novgorod Stadium

Nizhny Novgorod Stadium is located in Ljerka District, at the intersection of the Oka River and the Volga River, on the right bank of the Volga River, with excellent views of downtown Nizhny Novgorod, and is closely connected with the historic building area where the famous Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is located.

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In Nizhny Novgorod, the most famous scenic spots can't bypass the glorious name-Gorky. There are three museums named after Gorky: Gorky's former residence, Gorky Literature Museum and Gorky's childhood former residence museum. This shows the importance of Gorky to this city. Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin is one of the most magnificent fortresses in medieval Russia. It was built in16th century, located in the center of Nizhny Novgorod and the ancient historical district, on the hillside along the Volga River. When you go to the Kremlin, you can see the panoramic view of this beautiful city. The quietly flowing Volga River, patchwork buildings and colorful "onion tops" make people shine at the moment and linger.

This article was originally written by Catway Eagle and Cat Eye Eagle, and plagiarism is strictly prohibited.