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New design: Stadion Samara
It's supposed to stand out among other 2018 World Cup venues thanks to a massive dome reaching 80 meters (height) and resembling a cut diamond. With its size it's expected to become a new landmark for this city.
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Moscow: Luzhniki to stay? It won’t be cheap, anyway
Even though RIA Novosti suggests a lot of the current stadium will be retained, the redevelopment ahead of 2018 World Cup won’t be cheap. Only the ‘outrageous’ stadium in Saint Petersburg will be more expensive.
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St Petersburg: Is this possible? New stadium may be cheaper
It’s hard to keep count of all the times, when its cost was announced to rise. It stopped at three times the original budget. So today’s announcement that local authorities managed to cut cost by $200 million must be seen as a surprise. No explanation as to ‘how’ was given, though.
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St. Petersburg: Worker killed in lifting accident
It's hard to find a crisis that hasn't taken place at the “never-ending construction” in St. Petersburg. But this time it's sadder than before, as a man lost his life.
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Russia: Fraud investigation launched in St Petersburg
This wasn't only possible, but almost certain to happen. Criminal investigation for possible frauds or negligence at Zenit stadium's construction site was launched. What's next for one of the most expensive stadia in history? Rsport.ru reports.
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St. Petersburg: Auditors found numerous violations
Wrong construction materials and improper storage of seats are just few of the misconducts found at Zenit Arena’s construction site. It turns out there was no building permit for the first 2 years and last 3 years of construction works were carried out without a complete design…
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St. Petersburg: Good pace, construction ready in late 2015?
This is the optimistic scenario, possible only if contractors aren’t changed and don’t work slower than they do now. Then October 2015 is the expected deadline for the arena that was due in late 2009…
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Moscow: Luzhniki set for demolition after all?
Though official bid to FIFA said the national stadium will only be refurbished, it seems Moscow's Luzhniki will go down completely and get modern replacement. No final decision is in place yet, but sports minister confirms this is to be accepted.
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Moscow: Luzhniki set for demolition?
Unexpected news comes from Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko, who suggests the most famous Russian stadium may be demolished ahead of 2018 World Cup. So far it was only suggested to get a renovation.
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Russia: Construction on Samara World Cup stadium to start in 2014
Local authorities confirmed their timeline for the World Cup venue. Design should be ready within one year from now with construction starting in 2014 and ending when FIFA demands it – in mid-2016.
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Kazan: Worker killed in crane collapse
Fatal accident took place yesterday at the construction site in Kazan’s Savinovo district. 25-year-old worker fell 35 meters down as his crane collapsed. Other workers say their safety isn’t concerned as the venue is far behind schedule.
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Russia: Yet another location change for World Cup venue
And a massive cost rise following with the stadium already priced at more than double the initial amount. All this before any construction work has even began.
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Russia: Rostov to create a new heart for 2018
Today the pulse of Rostov beats on the north bank of river Don. But with the new stadium planned to become first major project on the other side, authorities are hopeful to put some life into the almost pristine land.
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Russia: Samara looks for designers, stadium to cost $320 million
The southern city of Samara is to announce pre-design tender soon for their 44,000 stadium. Future 2018 World Cup arena is expected to cost $320 million and its location has changed since the bid book sent to FIFA.
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Moscow: Worker falls to his death at Spartak’s stadium
With more and more works done at significant heights, risk is growing as well. Unfortunately, tragic accident happened at the Tushino construction site in Moscow today.
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Moscow: Construction at Spartak going well
Good news continue for Moscow’s Spartak stadium. The construction site received positive notes from Stroinadzor, the construction supervision body. This comes just two days after FIFA selected the ground for 2018 World Cup.
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Russia: FIFA drops two cities ahead of 2018 World Cup
Yesterday complete list of 11 host cities was presented. Without Krasnodar and Yaroslavl that were dropped despite advancing with their stadium projects. Another venue lost chances in Moscow.
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Russia: St Petersburg’s stadium even more expensive?
Quite a long time to go with at least two years of construction works and Zenit’s future stadium is again estimated to cost well more than expected. It’s already among most expensive ones in history.
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Russia: Gazprom CEO questions Saint Petersburg authorities’ honor
Alexey Miller, Gazprom CEO, is another one to express very harsh criticism over Saint Petersburg’s new stadium project. In his opinion finishing the venue is a matter of honor and it should come before any other public spending.
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Russia: No more money for Saint Petersburg?
The most shameful project of 2018 World Cup won’t get any more money from the federal budget – prime minister Medvedev announced. He slams the construction pace and cost, calling Gazprom-Arena a disgrace.