Volunteering is something you cannot learn in a classroom. It's an internal need to understand that there is a reason for being on the Earth. One needs to feel put and understand - why. Volunteering is a good opportunity to share, to give.

When I was 14, I was lucky to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow. All of a sudden, the feeling that I had carried with me my whole life - pride and being part of something big - came back to me again. 

Surely, the Universiade will give a strong impetus to sports development in the country. I think that the fact we hosted it is a huge achievement and this achievement is the result of our teamwork. 

Thanks to Kazan for receiving us so well. At last we earned a victory! I wanted it, I fought for it, I have trained a lot and I got a well-deserved win.

The water polo competitions at the Universiade were of the Olympic Games’ level.

All people we came across during the Universiade were very friendly and kind. Most citizens of Kazan speak English very well and this makes our stay here an extremely positive experience. It's wonderful!

Everything is well-planned in Kazan - all sports facilities are located either in the centre of the city or within a decent driving distance. That's why, during the Games, we were able to support our athletes. 

The Russia women's national rugby 7s team won the Universiade gold due to unity. 

The last second of the final at the Universiade will be remembered forever.