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Mundial 2018
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Russia: Scandal in Samara, dome bursting
The noise was reportedly so loud that employees feared the roof was falling onto them. Stadium operator is trying to downplay the problem but it might end up being catastrophic.
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Russia: Scandals surrounding Nizhny Novgorod stadium
Main engineer of the stadium arrested over supposed corruption just a week ago. And now it turns out the fire safety system hasn't been operational since before the 2018 World Cup! It was serviced manually during the FIFA tournament.
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Russia: Mordovia Arena still stands but FK Mordovia are out
With a World Cup stadium, FK Mordovia was supposed to be a new powerhouse, making the Republic of Mordovia proud. But as of yesterday the team is no longer professional and the stadium has no long-term tenant to hold on to.
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Russia: Kaliningrad stadium surroundings to open up to the community
With better weather, residents took to the Pregolya riverside promenade in Kaliningrad. This prompted the stadium operator to invite them inside what is a 16-hectare perimeter of the World Cup venue.
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Russia: Kaliningrad out of the red only thanks to federal support
Since 2019 the World Cup stadiums are transferred from federal to regional management. But for Kaliningrad survival wouldn't be possible if not for federal support, which accounts for 90% of the budget.
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Russia: Kaliningrad stadium surrounded by cavities
Asphalt rolling into waves, pavement holes a meter deep, sewers and drainage not working and all of that blamed on... beavers? No, that's just a local joke in Kaliningrad, where stadium construction remains a controversial issue.
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Stadium of the Year: Jury Vote – 3rd | Samara Arena
It's the only stadium to reach this year's podium in BOTH votes, which itself deserves recognition! After all, great reception by both fans and experts is a rare treat. Samara Arena lost the Jury Award very slightly, you might be shocked!
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Stadium of the Year: Popular Vote – WINNER Volgograd Arena!
Standing proudly beside the Mamayev Kurgan, this stadium had to be built with respect for its historical location. But it was most importantly built in a satisfying way for locals, who showed (also proudly!) their devotion towards Volgograd Arena.
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Rostov: Arena to cost RUB 330 million annually
Annual maintenance cost of Rostov Arena will be very significant, expected to reach 330 million rubles. Until the end of 2023 almost all of the cost will be covered by Russia's federal budget to take burden off of the Rostov region.
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Volgograd: Flooding damages stadium perimeter
Heavy rainfall washed away part of the public concourse around Volgograd Arena. The damage is significant, but is also assured to be repaired without burdening taxpayers.
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Russia 2018: Stadiums almost full, but no record
According to official data the World Cup managed to break 3 million spectators, but we argue that attendance data has been inflated. Even by FIFA's count, it was the smallest World Cup since 2002. Why?
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Report: Why is Russia's World Cup so expensive? (Part 2)
Stadia of this year's World Cup on average became a couple times more expensive between proposal and delivery of the actual building. But each case is different: some are commendable, some pathological. Yes, Saint Petersburg, that's about you.
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Report: Why is Russia's World Cup so expensive? (Part 1)
When their bid was evaluated by FIFA, Russia pledged to build the 12 host stadiums for $2.8 billion. They ended up with almost $5 billion spent and only because their currency collapsed, causing favourable exchange rates. In rubles the price has actually tripled!
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Russia 2018: Samara Arena among most expensive to maintain
The World Cup is over for them, now Samara Arena is facing the challenge of daily operation. And it's quite a big one, this stadium is among the most expensive in terms of annual maintenance cost.
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Russia 2018: Kaliningrad yet to have a business plan for stadium
It's over. Kaliningrad hosted all of its football games during this year's World Cup and now the gradual transition into regular use begins. Except that there's no business plan for the 35,000-seat stadium.
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Russia 2018: Volgograd Arena maintenance to be subsidised
Not unlike other huge stadiums built for the World Cup, Volgograd Arena will require federal subsidies not to generate a huge hole in the region's budget. At least in its first operating years.
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Russia 2018: Your World Cup moments on StadiumDB!
So many fantastic games, festive atmosphere, sell-out crowds and iconic stadiums. And you, at the very heart of the World Cup. You can help us recreate the atmosphere by sharing your photos, which would decorate our tournament section.
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Russia 2018: Medical centre coming up for Nizhny Novgorod stadium
Later this year the massive stadium in Nizhny Novgorod's Strelka district will get its first non-sporting facilities. Subject to public vote, a 3,000-square-meter medical centre is planned.
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Russia 2018: Minor success in Iran, mishap in Kazan
While women in Iran were allowed inside Azadi Stadium to watch the World Cup game live with their male counterparts, in Russia women with banner supporting their right to watch football had trouble getting inside.
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Russia 2018: How Kaliningrad didn't get a top-class stadium
The westernmost city of this year's World Cup was supposed to receive a stadium with retractable roof and possibly the most versatile facilities. But that just didn't happen. Why?