I went to Russia during FIFA world cup 2018 and I got two QF tickets for Brazil vs Belgium match and Russia vs Croatia match. It was a great experience of mingling with fans from so many countries and to enjoy some drink at Pubs. Stadium atmosphere was so electrifying and the chanting was at its best.
Size of stadiums, the corridors, the security check was so detailed and impressive. Kazan Arena had wonderful lighting sense where as Sochi Fisht was on the oceanside and the sea breeze was so wonderful. Souvenair shops and the food options at Sochi was stunning, when compared to Kazan.
Kazan was a simple city where compared to Sochi's magnificnent mountains, excellent tunnel infrastructure etc. I felt Kazan airport found it difficult to handle the volume of travellers.
Unfortunate part of every major sports event is the high price of accomodation... Russia was no different. The prices were easily 4 times of normal cost but the properties were reasonably well furnished and stocked with basics like tea bags, soap and shampoo.
There was so much of entertainment while you walk to stadium or the last mile walk.. face painting business was so big... loyal fans, funny hair-do, music bands etc etc.
But there are some fans sneak in cigarette pack, lighter somehow and they are generally end up annoying you !!! There are so many guards out there and they intervene and it is difficult to escape their watchful pair of eyes.
I love the anthem part in every match. It is a different feel while you are in stadium when compared to watching it on TV.
Enjoy Football and fall in love with chanting... just remember, take your rubbish and drop it on to the dust bins instead of leaving it under the chairs. Thank you.
Size of stadiums, the corridors, the security check was so detailed and impressive. Kazan Arena had wonderful lighting sense where as Sochi Fisht was on the oceanside and the sea breeze was so wonderful. Souvenair shops and the food options at Sochi was stunning, when compared to Kazan.
Kazan was a simple city where compared to Sochi's magnificnent mountains, excellent tunnel infrastructure etc. I felt Kazan airport found it difficult to handle the volume of travellers.
Unfortunate part of every major sports event is the high price of accomodation... Russia was no different. The prices were easily 4 times of normal cost but the properties were reasonably well furnished and stocked with basics like tea bags, soap and shampoo.
There was so much of entertainment while you walk to stadium or the last mile walk.. face painting business was so big... loyal fans, funny hair-do, music bands etc etc.
But there are some fans sneak in cigarette pack, lighter somehow and they are generally end up annoying you !!! There are so many guards out there and they intervene and it is difficult to escape their watchful pair of eyes.
I love the anthem part in every match. It is a different feel while you are in stadium when compared to watching it on TV.
Enjoy Football and fall in love with chanting... just remember, take your rubbish and drop it on to the dust bins instead of leaving it under the chairs. Thank you.
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