MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Russia will ensure outstanding organization of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday.
"I am sure we will demonstrate the highest level of organization for both football players and guests of the competition. All of them should feel that they attend an outstanding football fest," Putin said as he spoke at the launch of World Cup volunteer program.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup will be held between June 14 and July 15 in 11 Russian cities, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Rostov-on-Don, Sochi and Volgograd. According to the event's organizing committee, Russia will spend more than $10 billion on the football contest.
