Sheer Size of Moscow
The first thing that strikes guests from Europe and the Latin American countries alike about Moscow is its sheer vastness. The scale of the city is comparable to two Rio de Janeiros or three Berlins!
Foreigners are calling Moscow a great dream. They are admiring its spacious promenades, green parks and majestic bridges. Before sitting down in the restaurant or a pub to watch a football match, tourists happily stroll through the city center, taking magnificent photos to share with family and friends back home.
The capital, they write, has everything one needs for a comfortable walk: there are benches in the pedestrian areas, there are water fountains in the parks, and there is shade from the city’s many trees.
"Moscow: My great dream, a magical place that draws in its atmosphere and surprises with a grand scale from the first minutes. Here everything is grand,” mrs.proo wrote under her photo.
Walk Through Ages
Another guest of the capital named denizmrcn wrote, "Stunning city, again and again fascinating me with its architecture, history, art, wide streets and delicious food! Pushkin and Dostoevsky once walked along these streets; the most beautiful novels and poems were written in these cafes. What wonderful love stories were lived here! In some streets, this wonderful atmosphere is felt especially clear; Arbat is one such street, be sure to visit it if you are in Moscow. "
Nikolskaya Street, which is one the oldest streets in Moscow, has become the epicenter for the fans celebrations and gatherings.
People from different corners of the world can be seen in colorful national costumes, with banners and flags representing their countries, dancing and cheering for their national football teams as nearby bars and pubs stream each and every match live.
Comfort For All
The Football Fan Zone at Sparrow Hills, where one can take in a panoramic view of the city near Moscow State University’s iconic tower, has firmly taken a top position in the Instagram posts. For fans, this is a real oasis: one can watch the match, have a bite to eat and watch the sunset from the observation deck. To ensure the safety and comfort of fans, the zone is protected by the security forces and close attention is paid to cleanliness and order.
During the breaks between the matches, foreign guests organize fiery dances and singing. Thousands of videos can be seen taken from Sparrow Hills on Instagram where fans and locals are seen having fun together.
"We thank Russia for its excellent organization and hospitality. We are very comfortable here,” one fan wrote.