Kazan news
Follow RT on the latest news from Kazan, including travel, sport and weather. Kazan is one of the most populous cities in Russia and is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan was founded in 1005 and became a part of Russia during the Russian Tsardom period under Ivan the Terrible in 1552, as a result of the Siege of Kazan. It is a melting pot of two cultures – Orthodox and Muslim. Get the history and cultural news on RT.com. From time to time, different types of events take place in Kazan, including cultural and sport ones. Kazan will be a host city at the FIFA World Cup in 2018 holding the matches at its Kazan Arena opened in June 2013. In the past Kazan hosted 2013 Summer Universiade. 27 new sport venues were built for this event, which have been used for different sport purposes after. Find the news about the Universiade 2013 in Kazan and other events taking place in the city.
- Brazil arrive in Kazan to raucous reception ahead of World Cup quarter-final (VIDEO)
Brazil have arrived in Kazan ahead of their World Cup quarter-final meeting with Belgium in the city on Friday.Sport News - 'Don't Cry 4-3 Argentina': Tears in Buenos Aires as La Albiceleste flounder in Kazan (VIDEO)
Lionel Messi and his teammates are heading home from the World Cup after losing by the odd goal in seven to an impressive France side, a result that has left fans back home in a state of shock.Sport News - Maradona kisses blonde, receives award from Tatarstan president in Kazan Arena (PHOTOS)
Argentina icon Diego Maradona has been snapped inside Kazan Arena happily kissing a blonde companion and receiving an award from Tatarstan's president. It follows his bizarre outburst in the stands at Argentina's previous match.Sport News - Messi & Ronaldo face off in rival Kazan murals (VIDEO, PHOTO)
While Portugal and Argentina could potentially clash in the World Cup quarter-final, the battle between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is already underway in Kazan, where images of the stars have emerged next to a local hotel.Sport News - World Cup Jenga: Football fans erect 4-meter tall beer cup tower in Kazan (VIDEOS)
The global football fan community displayed some incredible determination and acrobatic skills, by spending several hours assembling a four-meter-tall tower from empty cups at one of the World Cup fan zones in the city of Kazan.Sport News - World Cup host city explored: Football legend Peter Schmeichel samples local customs in Kazan
As Russia prepares for the 2018 World Cup, Peter Schmeichel is traveling to cities where the tournament will be played. The football legend visited Kazan, where he made the traditional dessert and attended a wedding.Sport News
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