Russian host cities of 2018 FIFA World Cup Quiz

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1. On 3 July 2018, in the city north-west of Russia, Sweden beat Switzerland to reach the quarter-final stage. What city is located on the Neva Riva at the eastern end of the Gulf of Finland?

Answer: Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg was the northernmost venue for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Established on 27 May 1803, it is the second largest city after Moscow and is an important port on the Baltic Sea. Krestovsky Stadium is officially Saint Petersburg Stadium and is also called Zenit Arena; it is located in the western region of Krestovsky Island.

It is the second largest stadium in Russia with a capacity of 64000. This stadium with retractable roof structure serves as the home ground for Zenit Saint Peterburg FC.

The world famous Winter Palace is located in this city.

2. On 18 June 2018, England won their first match against Tunisia 2-1 at the industrial city where you can find the Motherhood Statue. What city was formerly known as Tsaritsyn from 1580s to 1920s?

Answer: Volgograd

Volgograd was formerly known as Tsaritsyn, 1589-1925, and Stalingrad, 1925-1961. About 970 km (605 mi) south east of Moscow, it is an important industrial city and the administrative centre of Volgograd Oblast. The city is located on the western bank of the Volga River. Founded in 1589, it is ranked as the 12th largest city in Russia. Volgograd Arena can house up to 43000 fans.

The Battle of Stalingrad was fought between 23 August 1942 to 2 February 1943 and was the largest and bloodiest battle in the history of warfare.

3. On 7 July 2018, Croatia ended the dream of hosts Russia in this stadium. What southern-most city, that is located at the north east coast of the Black Sea, hosted this match?

Answer: Sochi

Sochi is located on the north-east coast of the Black Sea, about 1630 km (1018 mi) south of Moscow. Sochi achieved its administrative status on May 2013. Although only the 47th largest city in Russia, it had hosted the 22nd Winter Olympic Games in 2014 and has been named the venue of the Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix from 2014 until at least till 2020. Fisht Stadium has a capacity of 44000.

4. On 2 July 2018, Japan nearly upset Belgium at the arena located in a port city. What port city is located near to the Sea of Azov and lies on a river which forms part of the city's name?

Answer: Rostov-on-Don

Rostov-on-Don is ranked as the tenth largest city in Russia. This port city is located on the Don River in the Southern Federal District of Russia, about 960 km (670 mi) south of Moscow and 32 km (20 mi) east of the Sea of Azov. It has a land size of 349 sq. km (134.6 sq mi). Founded in 1749, it was accorded city status in 1796.

The city is a major transport center in the Don River; sometimes it is referred as the "gateway to the Caucasus". Rostov Arena, which is located near to the Don River, has a capacity of over 43000.

5. On 6 July 2018, France eliminated Uruguay in the first quarter-final match at this venue located in the historic area known as the Split (Streki). Which city, located 400 km (250 mi) east of Moscow, is the administrative capital of Volga Federal District?

Answer: Nizhny Novgorod

Nizhny Novgorod is ranked as the fifth largest city in Russia, and is situated at the confluence of Volga and Oka Rivers. Founded in 1212, the city was known as Gorky from 1932 to 1990, named after the Russian writer Maxim Gorky who was born in this city.

In the historic part of the city, there are large numbers of universities, museums, theatres and churches. Nizhny Novgorod Stadium has a capacity of over 44000.

6. Five-time champion Brazil was defeated by Belgium in this host city known as the "Sports capital" of Russia. What city is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan?

Answer: Kazan

Kazan is ranked as the eighth-largest city in Russia. It is located 715 km (447 mi) east of Moscow at the confluence of the Volga and Kazanka Rivers. The "Sports Capital of Russia" has hosted several major events: 2013 Summer University Games, 2014 World Fencing Championships and 2015 FINA World Aquatics Championships. Kazan Kremlin was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000. Kazan Arena has a capacity of nearly 43000.

7. At the Central Stadium of this city, Uruguay won their first match with a 1-0 victory over Egypt. What city is named after Catherine I, the wife of Peter the Great?

Answer: Yekaterinburg

Yekaterinburg is the easternmost host city, about 1860 km (1160 mi) to the east of Moscow, and is the administrative capital of Sverdlovsk Oblast. Although ranked fourth in Russia, it is sometimes called "The Third Capital of Russia" as it is the third largest economy in Russia. Founded in 1723, this city was named after Russian emperor Peter the Great's wife, Yekaterina, who became Catherine I after Peter's death.

The city is located on the Iset River east of the Ural Mountains, in the middle of the Eurasian continent between Asia and Europe. Central Stadium, also known as Ekaterinburg Arena, has a capacity of slightly over 30000.

8. At the Mordovia Arena in this city, Japan upset Colombia 2-1. Which host city is located at the confluence of the Saranka and Insar Rivers in the Volga Basin, 630 km (394 mi) east of Moscow?

Answer: Saransk

Saransk is ranked as the 62nd largest city in Russia and is a major sports center in the Volga region. It is the capital city of the Republic of Mordovia, as well as its financial and economic centre. It was founded in 1641 and accorded city status since 1780. Mordovia Arena has a capacity of over 41000.

The main industrial activities in this city are cable production, chemical processing, food processing, textile manufacturing, machining and metallurgy.

9. On 7 July 2018, England defeated Sweden at Cosmo Arena to make it to their first semi-final since 1990. What city with this stadium is located 857 km (532 mi) southeast of Moscow, and shares the name of a dry one-seeded winged fruit and the river of its location?

Answer: Samara

Samara is the sixth largest city in Russia, located at the confluence of Samara and Volga Rivers on the southeastern part of European Russia. From 1935 to 1991, it was named as Kuybyshev, in the honor of the Bolshevik leader Valerian Kuybyshev, who was a Russian revolutionary, Red Army officer and prominent politician. Founded in 1586, it was accorded city status since 1688. It is a leading industrial city well known in the production of aerospace launch vehicles, satellites and space services. Cosmo Arena, also known as Samara Arena, has a capacity of nearly 42000.

"Samara" is the seed of the ash tree.

10. In the stadium on Oktyarbrsky Island, Croatia kicked off their campaign with a 2-0 win over Nigeria. What city, located at the mouth of the Pregolya River, is the western-most city to host FIFA World Cup 2018?

Answer: Kaliningrad

Kaliningrad is the 40th largest city in Russia. It is a Russian exclave located between Poland and Lithuania on the Baltic Sea. Founded in 1255 by the Teutonic Knights, the city was previously named as Koningsberg, a former East Prussian provincial capital.

After the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991, Kaliningrad became an exclave separated from the rest of Russia. The city has many museums, such as the Immanuel Kant museum and Museum of History and Arts. Kaliningrad Stadium has a capacity of nearly 34000.

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Russia was the world's largest country to host the world's most watched sporting event. Moscow and ten cities were selected to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup from 14 June to 15 July 2018.

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