Day: July 5, 2018
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Russia Coach Not Getting Carried Away Despite Calls of Support From Putin
“When the president supports you that makes us comfortable and this is an extra boost for us in terms of motivation.”
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Putin Says World Cup Has Broken Stereotypes About Russia
“People have seen that Russia is a hospitable country, a friendly one for those who come here,” Putin said.
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World Cup Graffiti, In Pictures
By the time the World Cup games began, Russia was prepared not only with logistics but also with art. Currently, graffiti connected to the World Cup has bloomed all over the host cities.
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The Surprising History of Russian Football
Football has had a bumpy ride in Russia and the Soviet Union. Sometimes the game got players an award, and sometimes – a prison sentence.
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Fans Feast on Tatarstan Pastries in Kazan
Since the beginning of the World Cup, football fans have gobbled up some 21,000 echpochmaks — traditional Tatarstan pastries — in Kazan alone.
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Historic TV Ratings For Russia Win Against Spain
Russia’s match against Spain last Sunday became one of the three most-watched sporting events of the past 20 years.
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England Fan Apologizes After Statue Outrage
A British fan who was fined for defacing a football statue in Moscow has issued an apology to Russian fans following widespread outrage in the local footballing community.
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Go to Italy in the Center of Moscow
If you’re in the city center this weekend, take a short detour to Apulia, Italy through a portal in the Hermitage Garden.
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Moscow’s Merchants, Malls, and Walls
The names of Moscow’s most important landmarks might not mean what you think.
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A Guide to St. Petersburg’s Most Beautiful Religious Buildings
Russia’s second largest city is home to many religions, and each has left a mark on its architectural landscape.
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Guus Hiddink Won’t Predict Russia’s World Cup Matches Now
“Nothing about their play said: ‘Hey, this team is growing towards becoming a competitive tournament team.’”
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The Seven Worlds of Vladimir Vysotsky
A Jewish Museum multimedia exhibit explores the life of the Soviet poet.