Construction of a sports stadium in Kazan

The capital of the Republic of Tatarstan has been chosen as the venue for the 2013 Summer World University Games.

More than 30 new facilities were built specifically for this event, the largest of which is a soccer stadium in Kazan seating 45,000 spectators.

The opening and closing ceremonies of the World University Games were held at this stadium. In addition, the stadium has become the first facility constructed in anticipation of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.