Universiade Village officially opens in KazanJune 30, 2013 - 12:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Universiade Village, a residential area to house athletes and officials taking part in the 2013 World University Games, officially began its work in Kazan on Saturday, June 29, RIA Novosti reported. Kazan, the capital of the Volga area Republic of Tatarstan, is the host city of the 27th Summer Universiade. The games, due on July 6-17, are Russia’s first major international sporting event before the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics next February and the FIFA World Cup in 2018. The construction of the Universiade Village, a neighborhood of 53 hectares, began in 2009. It has a total residential area of 274,000 square meters and can accommodate over 14,500 people. The Universiade Village premises also house the main restaurant for participants, with an area of 12,500 square meters and a medical facility, as well as an information center with the University Sports Museum. Prior to and after the Games the complex will serve as a student campus for the Kazan Federal University and the Volga Region State Academy of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |