The main thing for me would be the new opportunities and new horizons for our region. Such events are of particular importance from the point of view of development of both the economy and society. This will represent a new level of investment attractiveness for the Sverdlovsk region and a higher quality of life for people.
Evgeny Kuivashev
Governor, Sverdlovsk Region of the Russian Federation

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The city, which is a hotspot for tourism, business and sport, is home to numerous professional teams and has an expanding events portfolio, having hosted 2018 FIFA World Cup matches and the recent 2019 AIBA World Boxing Championships. Ekaterinburg will also host games during the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship before staging the 2023 FISU Summer Universiade.

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