Russia Expects 15 Percent Foreign Tourism Boost After World Cup
The World Cup will boost tourism as fans head home and spread the word that they had a great time, said the deputy prime minister.
The English Stamp on Moscow’s History
Three architectural spots spanning four centuries represent the long history of England in Moscow
Russian Roots Bring Sony Gold
Genndy Tartakovsky’s third vampire animated feature hits the theaters everywhere in the world this week, including Russia.
Medical Staff for Russian Team Argue ‘Smelling Salts Are Legal’
Medical staff with Russia’s national team have denied allegations that the country’s players took substances to increase
their fitness levels.
their fitness levels.
Russia’s Only Foreign-Born Player Thanks Fans
“I thank God for having brought me to Russia,” defender Mario Fernandes wrote on Instagram.
FIFA: Russia Sets Bar High for Qatar 2022 World Cup
FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura said on Wednesday that Russia’s staging of the football World Cup had set the bar high for Qatar, the tournament’s next hosts in 2022.
Russian Comedian Who Mocked Team Apologizes for Skepticism
Semyon Slepakov, a famous Russian singer-songwriter who wrote a parody song about the country’s dismal chances in the World Cup, has now released a statement thanking the team and apologizing for his earlier skepticism.