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February 21

Cup-shaped media centre built on bank of Kazanka River to become symbol of Kazan 2013

The Mayor of Kazan gave a glimpse into one of the most successful projects designed in the lead up to the 2013 Summer Universiade
February 21

U13 named best dance crew of Russia

The U13 dance project, founded by young dance enthusiasts of Kazan inspired by the 2013 Summer Universiade, won the second season of the You Gotta Dance TV series airing on one of Russia's central musical channels
February 21

Vladimir Leonov: A lot done, a lot still to do

First ever visa-free entry to Russia will be provided for athletes and members of official delegations participating in the 27th World University Summer Games
February 21

Kazan 2013 partners with Russia’s largest youth organisation

Today, February 21, on the threshold of the 500 Days to Go until Kazan 2013 event, the Executive Directorate of the 27th World University Summer Games in Kazan has signed a cooperation agreement with the National Council for Children and Youth Associations of Russia. The signing ceremony took place in Moscow
February 20

International students join preparations for Kazan 2013

The International Students ad Graduates Association of Kazan has partnered with the Executive Directorate of the 27th Summer Universiade today, February 20. The agreement signing ceremony took place in the headquarters of the Kazan 2013 Executive Directorate
February 20

Kazan 2013 launches volunteer recruiter selection

With the Make U Real application process in full swing, the Kazan 2013 Executive Directorate is seeking volunteer recruiters to assist in interviewing candidates for volunteer positions at the 27th World University Summer Games in Kazan
February 20

All-Russian University Badminton Championship wraps up in Kazan

The All-Russian University Badminton Championship came to an end in the Kazan Tennis Academy on February 19. The team gold medal went to Moscow State Forest University. The team of the Volga Region State Academy of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism ended 6th, while students of Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University shared the 7th position with Moscow State Pedagogical University
February 17

One day of Universiade rehearsed today in Kazan

Day 8 of the 27th World University Summer Games was rehearsed today, February 17, in Kazan. The Universiade basketball tournament's final event was staged on the court of Basket Hall
February 17

Universiade Village residents learn to welcome visitors to 2013 Games

The Learn Cultures of Kazan 2013 Participating Nations Project kicked off in the Universiade Village on February 16. Thanks to the project, residents of the student campus will get to know cultures of different countries that may become potential participants of the 2013 World University Summer Games in Kazan
February 17

Universiade Directorate and Krasnoyarsk’s Sports Ministry sign cooperation agreement

On the sidelines of the 9th Krasnoyarsk Economic Forum (2012 KEF) which is taking place these days, Vladimir Leonov and Minister of Sports, Tourism and Youth Policy of the Krasnoyarsk Territory Sergey Gurov signed a cooperation agreement in the sphere of sports
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