KAZAN – 27th World Summer Universiade. Universiade Park receives its first guests

Precisely at noon a dress rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the Park was kicked off. Now the in front of the Palace of Farmers, not only teams of production directors are heard, but also the laughter of children, which sounds from the many entertainment venues established by the sponsors of the 27th World Summer Universiade.

An ice rink has been placed in the centre of the Park where everyone who wishes to go skating can do so for free. In this heat, many do not mind a refreshing cool-off in the cold tent where the desired temperature is maintained within by powerful air-conditioning. This venue was established by the campaigning of Krasnoyarsk, which has declared their city the right to host the Winter Universiade in 2019.

The Director General of the autonomous non-profit organization, "Sports Krasnoyarsk – 2019", told that they have already had a year and a half of active partnership with the Directorate of the 2013 Universiade in Kazan and have benefited from the experience of their colleagues. He also shared his impressions about the forthcoming Games: "I am confident that everything will proceed at the highest level, because the Universiade, it's a positive event, which promotes tolerance. To all athletes I hope for you to beat your personal bests, and to the fans to actively support them! "

Also the park will act as the venue for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2018, where all interested can play football.

And for the most extreme, the official supplier of the 27 World Summer Student Games, the company, at their venue, established a climbing wall, as well as a rodeo bull, on which only the most agile can sit.

The shopping arcades have become the favourite place of the visitors. Despite the fact that it is summer, visitors can buy the famous Kukmorsky felt boots. In addition to that you can buy products made from in khokhloma, jewelry and much more. Also, visitors to the capital of the Republic of Tartarstan will be able to hear the gentle playing of the national wind instrument, the kurai. It can also be bought at the Park. More detailed information about the kurai is being given by the manufacturer himself, Rafael Gayzetdinov.

A guest from Moscow, Tatiana Zimin, who came to the capital with her family, shared her impressions of the Park: I really like the city of Kazan itself, the way it has been transformed! And this wonderful park has been laid out perfectly. Their are songs you can listen to for the soul, the children have a place to frolic, as a whole, a nice atmosphere. "

Remember, the Universiade Park will be open from 12:00 pm  to 11.00 pm  today. The official opening of the Park will be held on July 6th.

Here, every day friends of the Universiade will work at home, the football park "FIFA-2018", the area of the national farmstead "Tatpotrebsoyuz", points of sale of souvenirs and licensed products.

On different days during the evening program starting at 6:00 pm on the stage of the Park will be performances by the rock group "Murakami", Yegor Sesarev and TRUE JAZZBAND, the trio JUKEBOX, Aida Garifullina, Elmira Kalimullina, as well as volunteer artists from the regions of Russia.

From July 5th, Cirque du Soleil will begin performing in the Universiade Park. In total, during the Games, the circus will give 11 performances.

Entrance to the park, where the performances by the circus will be held in the evening program, will be permitted with tickets to the sporting events of the Universiade, children under 7 are allowed to enter free of charge. 

The closing ceremony of the Universiade Park will be held on July 17th.

Media Department of Kazan 2013 Executive Directorate