As the countries with which Russia has escalated, they are preparing for the arrival of their fans at the 2018 World Cup. Experience of the United States, Great Britain, Ukraine

The World Cup, in which 32 countries take part, will begin in Russia on June 14. More than half of the tickets (54%) were bought by foreigners, said FIFA representative. According to him, more than 2 million tickets have already been sold through the organization’s website. Most of all, Russian stadiums from foreigners will visit fans from the USA: they bought almost 87 thousand tickets.

In Brazil, they bought about 72 thousand tickets for the championship, in Colombia - 64 thousand. In addition, football fans from Germany, Mexico and Argentina bought 60 thousand tickets for 60 thousand tickets.

According to media reports, about 100 thousand Chinese fans will come to Russia, and only 10 thousand from the UK.

USA.

According to the deputy US ambassador to Russia, Anthony Godfrey, the World Cup will visit about 35 thousand fans from the USA, although the national team could not get to the final part of the championship.

Two months before the start of the tournament in the White House, the Americans were advised to “think twice” before going to Russia to the World Cup in the summer. The presidential administration clarified that due to the reduction in the number of diplomats, American consulates would not be able to fully provide assistance to their citizens during the competition.

“We will not have the opportunity to help our citizens if something happens to them.

“There are accidents, diseases, and they need to be taken through the air. We do not assume that some major incidents happen, we are worried about these more serious cases, ”the British The Guardian quotes the unnamed representative of the White House.

Commenting on the statements of American officials, the Russian embassy said that “someone in Washington was very scared” when he saw the statistics of tickets for the World Cup. Even then, in April, most tickets among foreigners were bought by American fans.

“Despite the massive Russophobic campaign in leading American media, and maybe thanks to it, interest in our country is growing. The Americans want to see with their own eyes how things are actually in Russia, ”the Russian embassy said.

United Kingdom. Hitler, riots and hacked smartphones

British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson, speaking in parliament at the end of March, said that the World Cup in Russia reminded him of the 1936 Olympics, which was held in Nazi Germany.

“This is a nausea prospect, to think that Putin is using this sporting event to become famous,” Johnson said. Nevertheless, according to him, it would be wrong to punish British fans or a team for this.

Then the British Foreign Ministry issued its own reference for fans gathering at the World Cup to Russia. In particular,

Tourists are recommended, if possible, to avoid visiting Russian regions such as Chechnya, Dagestan and Ingushetia.

In addition, British citizens are advised not to approach the border with the Donetsk and Lugansk regions where military operations take place.

In addition, the British were advised not to get into a car with strangers, not to carry all the available values ​​with them, to learn several phrases in Russian.

The British authorities paid special attention to the training of homosexual fans, while noting that the problems that fans may encounter is not a reason not to go to Russia.

“Since 2013 [in Russia], the propaganda of“ non -traditional sexual relations ”among minors has been prohibited, including talking about the problems of homosexuality or the rights of homosexuals, which actually prohibits the public demonstration of LGBT rights. Such a law is also generally supported by the population due to conservative and Christian Orthodox beliefs, ”the report said.

The Government Center of Great Britain also warned fans about the danger of connecting Wi-Fi in the hotels of the 2018 World Cup.

Fans are not recommended to leave smartphones or tablets in safes due to the fact that they can be broken.

“Unfortunately, Great Britain prepared a number of instructions regarding how British fans should drink alcoholic beverages during the World Cup, noting that it is better to compete with the Russians on this topic,” said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maria Zakharova.

According to the representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, the department enjoy the recommendations that go out in one or the other country "supposedly on the NPO platforms, which represent civil society, behind which state funding is worth it." Probably Zakharova has in mind the memo that was released by the British tabloid The Sun. It really provides tips for those fans who intend to drink alcohol in Russia.

According to the representative of the British Embassy, ​​about 10 thousand British fans will come to the world championship.

Several radical English groups of fans are going to go to the championship to arrange riots. According to Times, the UK police asked fans gathering in Russia to refrain from provocations. It is noted that

English fans warned of "high patriotic feelings" among Russians.

According to the British press, the British authorities discussed with the United States and allies in Europe the possibility of a boycott of world championship in Russia amid the poisoning of the ex-GRU officer Sergei Skripal and his daughter. However, there were no official statements about this.

Ukraine. "Serious threats to personal safety ..."

In mid -May, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine persistently recommended that the country's citizens go to Russia for competitions, emphasizing that staying in Russia "is associated with serious threats for personal security."

“Russian power structures and punitive bodies resort to detentions and accusations of espionage or terrorist activities that other provocative actions against Ukrainians are resorting to vicious practice of restrictions or generally refusing to access the detained citizens of Ukraine consuls and lawyers. The possibilities of consular protection of citizens of Ukraine on the territory of the aggressor state are currently limited, ”the Ukrainian foreign ministry said.

In early May, the official representative of the State Border Service of Ukraine Oleg Slobodyan made the same call. According to him, there are risks of provocations by Russian special services against Ukrainians.

The National Public Television and Radio Company of Ukraine decided to abandon the broadcasts of the championship. Besides,

A bill was submitted to the Verkhovna Rada on the prohibition of television broadcasts with the 2018 World Cup. As stated in an explanatory note to the document, the initiative will become a “relevant and effective tool for preventing the popularization of the aggressor state in Ukraine”.

The Football Federation of Ukraine said that it would not be accredited by journalists at the 2018 World Cup.

According to FIFA, at the moment, citizens of Ukraine have purchased about five thousand tickets for the championship matches.

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Argentina. How to get acquainted with Russian girls

On the eve of the World Cup, a leadership called “Russian Language and Culture” with advice for officials, football players and journalists who came to Russia appeared in Argentina. Among other things, the leadership told how Russian girls would like.

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- Nacho Catullo (@nachocatullo) May 15, 2018

Argentines are recommended to be clean, dress well and use a pleasant perfume. In addition, men are advised "not to ask stupid questions about sex."

“Russian women like men who show the initiative. If you have no self -confidence, then you need to talk with other women, so as not to timid when meeting with Russian. Remember, there are many beautiful women in Russia, but not everyone is suitable for you. Be selective, ”said the text of the leadership.

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) confirmed the existence of a document, but hastened to assure that it was compiled by "a third party not related to the association and lived in Russia for many years." The Russian Ambassador to Argentina Viktor Coronelli called the recommendations "doubtful."

After the councils from the leadership attracted public attention, the authorities collected benefits and returned, pulling out pages with the most controversial tips, the La Jugada Financiera reported.

It is known that Argentina representatives ordered 26 thousand FAN IDs - a fan passport, with which you can enter Russia without a visa.