NEWS

Tatarstan’s Minister of Youth Affairs and Sport, Vladimir Leonov, has stated that more than 60% of tickets to the FINA World Championships in Kazan have been sold so far.

The key cultural venue of the 2015 FINA World Championships has already opened its doors to its first attendees offering them to enjoy special performances, to engage in entertainment activities and even to win a car.

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin is going to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 16th FINA World Championships. The Russian leader will arrive in Kazan tomorrow.

The FINA Water World Park, the key cultural venue of the 16th FINA World Championships situated on the premises of the Kazan Arena Stadium, will officially throw its doors open at 12 o’clock tomorrow. All visitors will be able to enjoy performances by well-known ensembles, to buy souvenirs and gifts and to watch the live coverage of sporting events.

During his two-day visit to Kazan, the Minister of Sport of the Russian Federation will take a tour of competition venues and meet with FINA executives.