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ISSUE 162 CROATIA V ENGLAND 11TH JULY 2018
...the free England fanzine
produced and distributed by
the Football Supporters’
FIFA WORLD CUP 2018 Federation (FSF) as part of
our Fans’ Embassy service.
TRAVELLER TACTICS
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ND welcome – welcome people could lead to a transfer of
Croatia v England back for some of us – to support in favour of England at the
Luzhniki Stadium Moscow, where we are Luzhniki stadium; all assistance is
Wednesday 11th July 2018 delighted to be appearing in a gratefully received, and should lead
World Cup semi-final for the first to a great atmosphere at the game.
Kick–off 21:00, local time
time in 28 years.
PREPARATION England will probably This edition of Free Lions should
Check out the latest travel advice for Russia and play in RED. It’s already a remarkable achievement provide all those joining us in
information on the different regions, local laws and customs
for Gareth Southgate and his squad Moscow for the first time with all
to have come this far, but there is a the information you need to get
growing confidence among all those the most out of your trip. We are
Useful Numbers engaged in the England cause, fans naturally optimistic that we will win
Fans’ Embassy Helpline: included, that this could be our year, the game and be lining up at the
+44 7956 121314 and certainly we’ve seen nothing Luzhniki stadium again on Sunday in
Healthcare FAN ID VISAS PASSPORT Fans’ Embassy Helpline for about our semi-final opponents the final, but we have also provided
The European Health Insurance Once you have an official ticket If you do not have an official Look after your passport and fans on Russian mobiles: Croatia to lead us to conclude that a preview of the delights of St
Card (EHIC) is not valid in you will need to apply for a ticket you will need to apply keep it in a safe place. If you’re
Russia, so it is essential Fan ID. This replaces the for a visa to enter Russia. travelling on a visa, make sure
+7 977 278 5820 further progress is impossible. Petersburg too, just in case.
that you take out travel need for a separate visa. Allow plenty of time and your passport is valid for at England Supporters Club (FA):
insurance appropriate for all You must apply for it make sure it covers the least 6 months after the visa +44 7970 146250 Commiserations to our host nation The FSF’s fans’ embassy will be
the activities you plan to do before you travel length of your stay expiry date. Take 2 copies of it
and always keep one with you British Embassy in Moscow: over the fact that they didn’t quite on hand to offer any advice and
+7 495 956 7200 make it to meet us here; it’s fair to assistance you might need while you’re
Emergency: 112 say though that their quarter-final here. We will be operating between
appearance itself represented an 10:00 and 17:00 on both Tuesday 10th
achievement beyond expectations. and Wednesday 11th July, and we will
be based at the tourist information
There’s a chance too that the office at Triumfalnaya Square, next
popularity of Premier League football to Mayakovskaya Metro station on
MATCH TICKETS GETTING AROUND ACCOMMODATION STAY UP TO DATE Contact Free Lions and English clubs among the Russian line 2 (the dark green line).
Only purchase tickets from Plan your journeys, Russia is You are required to register in Sign up for travel
official suppliers. You will a huge country and distances every host city visited within advice email alerts at E-mail: freelions@fsf.org.uk
need a Fan ID linked to your between cities can be vast. 72 hours of arrival. Book gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/russia
ticket to enter a stadium Official match ticket and accommodation in advance Gifts & Postcards to:
Fan ID holders can apply for and check that your hotel or Free Lions, c/o the FSF COVER STORY
free travel on selected trains host has registered your 1, Ashmore Terrace Harry Maguire was imperious against Colombia in Moscow. In
stay in each destination
Stockton Road Samara against Sweden he was every bit as good and even went
Sunderland one better; old slab-head thundered home England’s opener and
SR2 7DE set us on our way to the semi-final.
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and respect local laws and customs. For consular assistance, for example if you Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF), the none of our supporters can be held in any Phil Rowley; Clive Hetherington, Joe Hetherington;
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alcohol consumption will not be tolerated fans. We have tried to ensure the accuracy of the views expressed in, this fanzine. Viola Pigskin and Pete Daykin. This edition was
all the information provided in this fanzine, but produced on an empty stomach thanks to that
can accept no responsibility for any loss, injury THANK YOU thieving expat bastard, Luc Jones, who nicked our
or inconvenience suffered by any one relying We are grateful to PA Images for the food in Samara. Special thanks, though, are due to
on its contents. None of the financial support cover photo. Irina Borisova for all her efforts arranging printers.
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Alan Shearer declared: “What England had never beaten Sweden defence dropped off – much to
a performance, professional, in any World Cup match, with the fury of Pickford – Kane pulled
thorough. Every single player their four prior meetings – two in a shooting chance wide following
played their part; Pickford was qualifying for Italia ’90 and at the good work by Raheem Sterling. But
outstanding in goal when he had tournaments of 2002 and 2006 – it was the other Harry who shook
to be and Sweden got through the all being drawn. England out of their slumber with
defence. I thought Maguire was a thumping header on the end of
superb and Jordan Henderson, Their previous encounter in a major Ashley Young’s left-wing corner.
what a shift he put in midfield, and competition was at Euro 2012,
John Stones in defence. where the Three Lions won 3-2 It was Maguire’s first England goal
through goals by Andy Carroll, Theo and a further example of their
“Dele got his goal – all of them Walcott and Danny Welbeck. growing prowess at set-pieces. Take
were absolutely magnificent and a bow – again – coach Allan Russell.
thoroughly deserved it. Their Incredibly, the win in Samara was
attitude from the very first moment only England’s second success The goal gave them renewed
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OME would say it was If England don’t go all the way to they arrived at this World Cup, up against the Swedes in nine major impetus, while the pedestrian Sweden threatened, though, only
Harry’s game – the the final now, there will be an even to now, has been first class. competitive clashes. In addition, Swedes struggled to come up two minutes into the second half
magnificent Maguire, that is greater feeling of anti-climax and they even failed to beat them in the with an answer. But Sterling’s own with Berg’s far-post header that
– as England reached a World Cup an opportunity missed than there “I didn’t ever feel anything other Umbro Trophy in 1995, drawing 3-3 struggles in front of goal continued was brilliantly turned away by
semi-final for only the third time. was 28 years ago. than, ‘We’re going to win this game, at Elland Road. And to underline when he was put through and Pickford’s outstretched left hand.
we’re going to get to a semi-final.’ I Sweden’s status as something of denied by keeper Robin Olsen – only
Captain Harry Kane, for once, was Jurgen Klinsmann, who played never felt nervous during the game a bogey team, the Three Lions’ for a late offside decision against But England’s second goal arrived
overshadowed by his namesake in that infamous match for the and that’s how comfortable England victory made it just three wins in 16 the Manchester City forward. when Jesse Lingard was left
as Leicester centre-back Maguire Germans, had nothing but praise made us feel.’’ meetings since 1968. unmarked on the right and took
made the crucial 30th-minute for Gareth Southgate’s side after It did matter, however, when advantage by hanging up a cross
breakthrough against Sweden with the Swedes were dispatched. And fellow ex-England skipper Rio Against England, Sweden were Sterling sprang the offside trap as to the back post where Alli crashed
a steam-hammer header. Ferdinand said: “Every one of us without Celtic right-back Mikael he raced clear but was foiled again home a header.
The former Tottenham striker, said we fancied us to win. That’s Lustig after he picked up a second by Olsen before Granqvist blocked
Dele Alli also used his head to speaking on the BBC, said: “A the confidence that this team yellow card in the 1-0 win over the follow-up. At 22, the Spurs midfielder became
double the lead in the 58th minute, huge compliment to England. exudes. The way they play, there’s a the Swiss, his place going to Emil the second youngest English player
but goalkeeper Jordan Pickford – a Throughout the entire team there know-how, a philosophy. We asked Krafth. But Sebastian Larsson was The half-time stats favoured – behind Michael Owen, who was
penalty-saving hero in the shoot-out was not even one weakness. before the tournament finished back from suspension and Gustav England, with Sweden never 18 in France in 1998 – to score at a
triumph over Colombia at Moscow’s that we needed to see an identity Svensson, who deputised against having won at a World Cup when World Cup.
Spartak Stadium – was England’s “What I really loved was that, born out of it from this team, and I Switzerland, made way in midfield. they have been behind at the
man of the match in the 2-0 victory in the second half, they went for think we’ve got it now. interval, and England losing only Pickford then produced a superb
in Samara with a terrific trio of the second goal, they wanted to Sweden’s inspirational skipper one of their 22 games in the stop from Claesson, this time
second-half saves to defy Marcus finish it off. There was never the “It’s possession-based, they Andreas Granqvist said he had tournament in which they have led with his right hand, and Jordan
Berg, twice, and Viktor Claesson. feeling that Sweden would get keep the ball, they probe, they “barely slept’’ while his wife was at the break. Henderson immediately made a
back into the game. Pickford has have players who can make the giving birth back home two days vital block from the same player.
So it’s Croatia here in Moscow at the been outstanding – in the delicate difference and they’re young players after the previous game. That defeat was the 1970
Luzhniki Stadium as England appear moments he was right there, but gaining great, valuable experience. quarter-final, 3-2 loss after And it was Berg who lost out once
in a last-four World Cup tie for the first so were other players as well. They’re enjoying it and they deserve It was England who needed the extra-time to West Germany in more when Pickford pulled off a
time since 1990 in Italy where they Throughout the entire English side, to be enjoying it, and what an wake-up call and after Claesson Mexico, ending England’s reign fabulous fingertip save from the
lost on penalties to West Germany. there were very good performances.’’ environment that must be to be in.’’ had driven over as the Three Lions’ as world champions. striker’s 71st-minute effort.
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1 8 A
‘Young at Heart’ was a 1993 but which former Black Eyed Peas How many red balloons did NUMBER of you have
Number One hit for which singer featured on the song? Nena have in the title of her been asking at the FSF’s
band which shares its name with 1984 Number One hit? Question 5: fans’ embassy whether we
wild flowers?
5 ‘Make Music in the Corner
Shop’ is the name of a
9 What is the name of the band
Referee M. Geiger... and some cheats have any spare copies of editions
of Free Lions distributed at previous
2 Which White Stripes song is
played to celerate goals at
Bayern Munich every time they
television advert used to promote
which beer?
consisting of Anton Costa,
Duncan James, Lee Ryan and Simon
Webbe which had various Number 1 Who is the only member of
France’s World Cup squad who 7 Both Bayern Munich and
Manchester City won their
games. Well, we always do our best
to satisfy demand, but there is a
limit to the amount of luggage the
score and is the tune used for
numerous football chants? 6 Gary Byrd and The GB
Experience had a 1983 Top Ten
hit with which song which is
Ones in the noughties including
‘Too Close’ and ‘If You Come Back’?
wasn’t born when they won the
tournament in 1998?
respective leagues in the season
just gone by the same margin of
points – how many was it?
airlines will allow us to take from
city to city.
3 ‘Chequered Love’ was the
second single from Kim
Wilde, but which was her first,
also the name of something that
appears on the Croatian flag? 10 Which Grandmaster Flash
and Melle Mel 1983 hit
warned against the dangers of
2 There are seven Yorkshiremen
in England’s World Cup
Squad, but which one of the seven 8 Which team was relegated
from the Bundesliga at the end
All is not lost, however. We are
going to make sure that we
have enough copies to satisfy
with the first line ‘Looking out of
dirty old windows’? 7 David Coverdale was lead
singer of which British heavy
cocaine addiction? is from Barnsley? of the season just gone for the first
time, having played in that league
demand back at home, so if for
some reason you’re missing an
4 Nicki Minaj had a 2010 hit
with the song ‘Check it Out’,
rock band that had various hits
including ‘Fool For Your Loving’, ‘Is
This Love’ and ‘Here I Go Again’?
3 Which countries in the quarter-
finals of this tournament have
previously won the World Cup?
every season since it was created
in 1963?
issue from your collection, you’ll
be able to order one from the
FSF office, for the cost only of
#GarethSouthgateWould 4 Only one of the European
countries in the last eight have
9 In which city will the 2019
Europa League final be held?
postage and packing.
If you’re a regular reader and
#GarethSouthgateWould eat all
the bountys out of a celebration
#GarethSouthgateWould butter one
slice of toast then use a new knife
#GarethSouthgateWould come
round your house, sort out your
never hosted or co-hosted a
European Championship or World
Cup: which one is it?
10 I was born in Hexham in
1988 and have played
over 100 games for my current
collector of Free Lions, you
could also consider taking out
a subscription to the magazine.
tub because he knows nobody likes to butter the second slice to avoid tupperware cupboard and come up
Premiership club, although I was For just £10 a year, you will get
them. Not even him. crumbs in the butter. with a system that made it easy to
Mark Randall @markyrands Joe bananas @joebananas80 match lids to boxes every time.
Scott Burry @scottburry 5 What nationality was the
referee in England’s Round of
16 game v Colombia?
not playing for an English-based
side when I was in the England
squad for the 2014 World Cup
every edition mailed to your
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#GarethSouthgateWould find the #GarethSouthgateWould probably
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Simon Blundell @simonblundell91
come home first, then contact its
parents and ask if it was okay.
Liam down in a room and get Oasis
back together. 6 When was the last World Cup
where England got through to
the semi-finals?
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WHAT TO EXPECT THE STADIUM
District: Central District
Population: 12,300,000
Time Zone: BST +2 hours
Average June Temp.: 17°
Area: 2,511km2
From London: 2,000km
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ELCOME to Moscow for So here we are back in the capital. A FAN FEST
England’s first World Cup city that was founded in 1147 at the
semi-final since 1990. confluence of the Moskva and the
When the tournament began Neglinka rivers. This colossal urban
T
in June not many would have area is the nation’s heartbeat and activities for visitors (check out Robo- HE Luzhniki Stadium was Much of the work has been geared
predicted England being a game incredibly accounts for almost 10% keeper). To its side, a queue snakes built in 1956 and has towards the 2018 World Cup and
away from their second ever final. of Russia’s population. towards the pop-up World Cup shop since hosted over three making the venue more suitable
Now only Croatia stands between which is doing a roaring trade. thousand football matches, for hosting football.
Gareth Southgate’s team and a The city is Europe’s second most including the unforgettable all-
shot at history. populous and is the focal point of Leading off the square up English Champions League Final The venue’s historic exterior
Russian politics and finance. Those Nikolskaya Street the carnival between Manchester United remains, but - fortunately - the
Having dramatically overcome who have visited the city before tell atmosphere continues. The and Chelsea in 2008. athletics track has been removed
Colombia the Three Lions repeated us Moscow is a very different beast pedestrianised area feels surreal with and the stands have been pulled
the trick defeating Sweden in during this tournament, in a really its low-hanging lights exhibition and Unfortunately for England fans forward offering a far better view
Samara just four days later. The good way. is bustling with fans from all over the it will mostly be remembered for of the action. The infamous plastic
Moscow’s Fan Fest is located
victory sees us return to Moscow world, spilling out of the restaurants a 2-1 defeat in the unsuccessful pitch has also been replaced by a
at the Vorobyovy Goryand
less than a week after departing. Russia is right at the centre of the and bars with the flags of World Cup EURO 2008 qualifying campaign. hybrid playing surface commonly
and has a 25,000 capacity.
world media’s gaze right now, teams from all over the world draped used now in stadiums worldwide.
Many of you will have been here Moscow is its fulcrum and right in their windows. It has also been the venue of a
for our last-16 showdown, and read at the heart of Moscow is Red number of global sporting events, With a capacity of 81,000 it is
our Moscow guide material then. Square. If you take a stroll between Within moments of being in WORLD CUP STADIUMS most recently the 2013 World Russia’s largest football stadium
We have added a bunch of new the Kremlin and Saint Basil’s Moscow you will realise it is Athletics Championships where and after the tournament it
information about the city based on Cathedral you’ll notice the bank of suffering an outbreak of epidemic All stadiums used during the Usain Bolt won gold in both the will continue to host Russia’s
our experiences at work and at play. temporary TV studios from which live proportions: somebody call a doctor, 2018 FIFA World Cup have an 100m and 200m. international matches. By the end
broadcasts are beamed around the World Cup fever has swept the city! information desk - including of the World Cup, the Luzhniki
Those of you joining us here in Russia globe; the very epicentre of sport on lost and found help, pushchair Happily, since these games the will have hosted seven matches
for the first time will have heard this planet for the next week or so. storage and an opportunity to stadium has undergone significant including the opening match and
about the overwhelming hospitality leave feedback - a left luggage restoration and development. final, hopefully with England in it.
afforded to fans and jubilant scenes Right in the middle of Red Square, facility (on the provision of a
during the tournament. Be sure to just opposite Lenin’s tomb, FIFA match ticket), entertainment,
immerse yourself in it, fill up on the have installed a small-sided football food and drink, ATMs and DID YOU KNOW?
culture, enjoy yourself and, most pitch for fans’ games, complete with official tournament gift shops. • There are about 30 cities and villages named Moscow around the world
importantly, stay safe. stands and surrounding interactive • It was not until 1380 that Moscow actually became the capital of Russia
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GETTING TO THE GROUND TICKET COLLECTION GETTING AROUND
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LL ticket centres are • Taxi: Taxis are, of course, more to consider. One choice is to buy a
open Monday to Sunday expensive than the metro but ticket for the number of journeys
10:00-20:00 (21:00 on should arrive within ten minutes of you wish to make: between one
match days with late kickoffs). your request when using a taxi app, and 60 on one ticket. Each journey
such as Uber or Yandex. Beware, is R55, but the price is reduced the
Fans can pick up tickets from: though, in Moscow they can prove more you buy. A full ticket of 60
• Zhitnaya Street, 4: a few hundred time consuming due to congestion. journeys equates to around R28 trolleybuses and trams. Money
yards away from Dobryninskaya per trip. The alternative is a ticket can be added at fare terminals
metro at the intersection of the Grey The road in and out of that is limited by time, but not and transport hubs. A journey on
(Line 9) and Brown (Line 5) lines. Sheremetyevo airport is by journeys. One day is R218 and the metro will cost you R35, and
Don’t try to cross the busy road, use particularly bad, we got caught in three days R415. the card’s value of R50 will be
the underpass. traffic even on a 5am airport run. refunded to you once returned.
• Technopark: on the Green Line Allow plenty of time. Metro stations are large, many Apps can be downloaded where
(Line 2), to the south of the city near operate multiple lines and you you can view maps of the mero
T
HE Luzhniki Stadium is essentially mean that after the the outer ring line. This is further • Metro: The most effective - and may need to walk along a platform and follow your route whilst on the
located 10km southwest game the metro is entry only from the centre and a good hour by often quickest way - to explore and then navigate two or three go. Some of these can be also be
of central Moscow. The around the ground, making for public transport from the Luzhniki Moscow. You are unlikely to be escalators to find the correct used without 4G/WiFi.
best way to get there - like most a speedier passage back to the • Domodedovo Airport: waiting more than a few minutes train. Signage is good, though - in
places in the city - is by metro. centre for all spectators. International Arrivals Area for a service (as the countdown English as well as Russian - and • Bus, Trolleybus, Tram: The
• Sheremetyevo Airport: Terminal clocks display; weirdly, these navigation is easy with the Metro timetable stretches from 05:00-
The stadium sits at the intersection Additional shuttle buses will also D, International Arrivals Area actually count up the time since app or a decent map. We’ve 01:00 with 11 services continuing
of the Red Line (Line 1) and the be running to the bus stop at the • Vnukovo airport: Terminal A, the last metro rather than counting included a version for you on the during the night. Seven of these
Outer Circle Line (Line 14) with stadium from the Park Kultury International Arrivals Area down til the next, but we’re yet to next page. Keep it handy. are buses, including the H1 to
Sportivnaya Station (Line metro station at the intersection of • Proektiruemy proezd 4062, 6 see it break about four minutes) Sheremetyevo Airport. There
1), Vorobyovy Gory (Line 1), Lines 1 and 5 of the metro system. with the network operating A couple of other things to note. are also a handful of semi-express
Frunzenskaya (Line 1) and If you have the credit or debit card between the hours of 05:30-01:30; Many metros are showing games bus routes. These only visit major
Luzhniki (Line 14) all within Buses 255, 64, 15, M3, C12, 15 run you booked with, you will be able 3:00 on match days. live on screens within carriages, stops and tend to be bigger buses,
walking distance. The one you to Novodevichy Monastyr bus to use the automated machines. which is pretty cool, and internet identifiable by virtue of their
should aim for depends on your stop, and you can take trolleybus If not, you’ll need to take your The system comprises over 150 connectivity within trains and numbers beginning with a nine.
location in the stadium: 28 to Ulitsa Khamovnichesky Val passport and booking number to stations that can be easily identified platforms is excellent once you’ve
and Stadion Luzhniki. the manned desks. In both cases, from ground level by the large red watched a couple of ads (the price Journeys cost R35 with a Troika
• Blocks A and D: Vorobyovy the lead booker can pick up all of ‘M’ signs outside. If you are moving of free access). But the real joy Card or R55 for a single. As with
Gory metro station (entry via gates A taxi from any Moscow airport the tickets in the group. between districts you should expect of travel on the Moscow Metro the metro, you can buy bundles of
G3 and G4) will take at least an hour, probably a couple of changes, usually on system is the amazing architecture tickets at reduced rates.
• Blocks B and C: Sportivnaya longer given the parlous state of In both cases, a photograph of the Koltsevaya (Ring) Line (Line 5, and artwork that characterise the
metro station (entry via gate G1) the city’s traffic. This will get you person picking up tickets will be brown), the Moscow Central Ring stations. Honestly, take the metro • Commuter trains: Useful for
• Any other block: Luzhniki no closer - and often further away taken. We’re not sure whether this (Line 14, light red), or within one of as much as you can; we can’t reaching suburban destinations,
MCC station (entry via gate G1) - than any public transport to the is facial recognition software being the city’s central stations. recommend it highly enough. which may prove vital with
stadium due to the large security used, or simply FIFA capturing an accommodation spread throughout
Some restrictions apply to metro cordon in place around all of the image of who collected the tickets Tickets can be purchased by cash Troika Cards: Can be used to pay the city. Fares begin at R20 and
stations on matchday. These stadiums at this year’s World Cup. in case of later dispute. or card with a number of options for transit on the metro, buses, increase with distance covered.
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EATING AND DRINKING THINGS TO SEE AND DO
THE BRITISH
EMBASSY
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06:00. Also good for cheap drinks N such a large and tourist The Bolshoi Theatre is also
and alternative tunes. friendly city there is an centrally located. Unless you are IN RUSSIA
abundance of things to see lucky you will find shows tend to
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Elsewhere you are spoilt for choice and do, from monuments and sell out well in advance, although ONSULAR staff from
when it comes to food and drink. religious buildings, the arts to tours do operate for those wanting the Foreign and
There are any number of fast-food museums; plan your itinerary to visit. These run from 12:00 on Commonwealth Office are
chains, reasonable priced eateries carefully so you don’t run out Monday, Wednesday and Friday. available to help fans where
and higher end options, with even of time. they can, and will be present in
the latter - often offering local If you have a head for heights an all the cities hosting England
cuisine and three-course business Fortunately for visitors to the alternate vista can be found from games while we’re here.
lunches for only a few hundred capital, three of Moscow’s most the Ostankino Tower where you
rubles - reasonably well priced. iconic landmarks are all located can view all of Moscow from To contact them for consular
within Red Square, an area that 340m above the ground. Open assistance (for instance if you
Authentic cuisine is readily has seen it all since the 15th every day between 10:00-23:00, lose your passport): ring +7 495
available. The likes of Khachapuri century, from coronations to entry is R980, but must be booked 956 7200 – or of course you can
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N a city as large as Moscow, respectfully displaying their flags and Darbazi dish up proper executions... and now football. in advance and your passport is contact us at the fans’ embassy,
even a few thousand before the last match. This street Georgian fayre of meats and bread, required when you visit. and we’ll put you in touch.
England fans dissolve runs up from Red Square to with many meals costing R500. The Kremlin - the former royal
into the vast crowds and the Lubyanka metro station and is a citadel and now the official If that all sounds too much like THE BRITISH EMBASSY CAN
question we were asked more must-see while you’re in town. Fine dining can be found at places residence of the President of Russia hard work then why not kick • Provide info on transferring
than any other in the run-up to such as Bolshoi and Savva. Both - and its red exterior is a must see. back and relax in Gorky Park? money from the UK
the Colombia game was “where 15-20 minutes walk from the combine impressive service and Inside you can view over 800 years This area is dotted with cafes and • Help you get medical attention if
has everyone gone?”. centre are the streets of Old and excellent food. They also cater for of political history for R350. restaurants and even hammocks you need it
New Arbat, Moscow’s main various dietary requirements. should you need them. • Contact your friends & family
There aren’t very many bars drinking area. Both are populated Adjacent is Lenin’s Tomb, whilst • Put you in touch with lawyers if
around Red Square directly and with bars and restaurants serving Vegetarian options can be tracked in the corner of the square lies the Running alongside the Moskva you need them
the restaurants are expensive, but local and more familiar beers. down, but you will do well to unique St. Basil’s Cathedral (and River, the area also proves a • Issue a replacement travel
there were plenty of travelling find somewhere solely catering not an ice cream factory, our bad). popular place to cycle. Bikes document (may be subject to a fee)
supporters milling around the area Other popular drinking spots include for veggies. Most places accept This vibrant architectural gem is can be hired from over 150 • Contact you within 24 hours
enjoying the sights. the Bobby Dazzler and English plastic, speak English and have open daily. Entry is R250 and an self-service stations around the of being in hospital/prison
Pub Albion, both providing a taste internationalised menus. audio guide can be bought for a capital, however, you must be pre-
Leading off from the corner of of home while the bars of Jaws further R200. registered online to do so. 24-hours THE BRITISH EMBASSY CANNOT
the square next to the State Spot and Rule Tap Room offer Prices, although more expensive than will cost you R150. Away from the • Pay your hotel, legal, medical
Historical Museum (the big red craft beers on draught. We were the rest of the nation, are only what Visiting all off these in detail park there are over 40 bike lanes or any other bills
building opposite St. Basil’s) is the missing the Scottish at the World you would expect from a capital city. will take the best part of a day, around Moscow. • Investigate a crime
popular Nikolskaya Street, or the Cup and enjoyed the Robert sweeping by them and stopping for • Make travel arrangements
‘street with all them lights’. Burns Bar on Blagoveshchenskiy The city has an expanding LGBT+ photos is an hour or two’s worth Finally, if you’re simply exhausted by for you
Pereulok. Try the wild duck pie. scene. Secret offers cheap drinks of sightseeing and the minimum just reading this, try Sanduny Baths. • Give you legal advice
Along it are a number of bars and dance floors, whilst 12 volts anyone should do while they have A sense of tranquility and relaxation • Get you out of jail
and restaurants popular with a For an even livelier and longer was the founder of Moscow’s the opportunity. costs the best part of R1,500. • Get you a ticket for the final!
large number of England fans, night, Propaganda closes at lesbian movement.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW WORDNERDS’ TWITTER ANALYSIS
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plenty of time ahead of kick-off. S you’ll know by now, 1 Jordan Pickford 94% faith, hero, celebration
throughout our time 2 Harry Maguire 86% tank, mountain, maldini
After passing through the turnstiles, in Russia we’ve been
3 Harry Kane 84% chubby, hurricane, yesss
you will pass through airport-style checking in with Wordnerds, a
scanners – pockets must be emptied, UK startup that uses Artificial 4 John Stones 83% becoming, phenomenal, marry
jewellery and belts removed before Intelligence to summarise
5 Kieran Trippier 68% had to clear, midget, baller
passing through the scanner, and what fans are saying about the
you will be asked to switch on any England squad on Twitter. Dare 6 Ashley Young 53% calm, replace, danny rose
phones or cameras to prove that they to dream; here’s the gist of a
7 Jordan Henderson 52% headbutted, keepy ups, underrated
are functioning devices. million plus tweets about World
Cup Week 4. 8 Kyle Walker 31% backwards, carded, drop
The usual list of prohibited items
9 Jesse Lingard 25% volley, dive, dancing
applies – more details can be found If the England team aren’t getting
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S is usually the case at gates with the next consecutive at welcome2018.com. Flags ahead of themselves, the fans 10 Raheem Sterling 18% frustrating, selfish, losing patience
any FIFA World Cup, there number, so allow extra time in case are allowed if they do not exceed certainly are. Almost 3% of tweets
11 Dele Alli 12% Not recovered, invisible
are standard rules and you are re-directed to a different gate. the size of 2m x 1.5m. Anything about the England team prior to
regulations that are intended to larger than this requires a special the Quarter Final against Sweden
apply at all tournament venues, Security checks are thorough. application certificate, which needs mentioned the semis or the final. Centre backs Harry Maguire and Think footy fans are fickle? Well
and this has generally been On arrival, every fan must be in to have been applied for 20 days John Stones remain two of the you’re bang on! Substitute Eric
the case around all the Russia possession of a match ticket, and prior to the match. All flags will be Many of the tweets focussed on most popular England players of Dier received 53% positive tweets
2018 stadiums. Nonetheless, your own FAN ID. The steward at checked for content to exclude any individual matchups that fans the tournament, with numerous overall, but the negative tweets
there are still variations in how the turnstiles will scan and check racist, political, discriminatory or expected to see in the final. fans claiming they wanted to marry were almost exclusively before the
strictly various aspects of the both your FAN ID (to prove your inflammatory material. Matchups being imagined for the Stones. Kieran Trippier retained his penalty shootout. His keywords
rules are enforced from venue identity – your photo will appear final include Jesse Lingard against positive reviews, despite getting (the words used more about him
to venue, and we will be doing on a screen) and your ticket (to Smoking inside the ground is Paul Pogba, and Harry Maguire a fair bit of stick for not clearing than anyone else in the team),
our best to establish what establish that you have a genuine strictly forbidden, with some against Neymar. Yerry Mina’s header off the line went from “noooo”, “sh*t” and
applies locally in each of the ticket for that game. There is no link stadiums rigorously enforcing in the last minute. His keywords “dire”, to “slotted”, “love”, and
stadiums we visit. between the ticket and the FAN ID, the rule. Alcohol is on sale, with “The fans back home are tempting included “has to clear” and the “always rated” in about half an
so it doesn’t matter if you’re using Budweiser at 350R a can. Soft fate and they don’t seem to mind” rather uncharitable “midget”. hour after his winning penalty.
For all games, the stadium will open a ticket that wasn’t originally issued drinks are all R200, and snacks are said Wordnerds Director of Linguistics,
three hours before kick-off. Every to you; the FAN ID though is very also available, including burgers Steve Erdal. “They’re daring to dream, England’s attacking midfielders Even before beating Sweden
ticket is marked with the number of much person-specific. and hotdogs priced at R300. and it’s great to see.” continue to find it harder to win people were talking about the
a gate. It seems that most stadiums over fans. Dele Alli received the final. We now know that Neymar
will allow ticket holders to enter via Bags bigger than about the size of Jordan Pickford received the lowest score during the Colombia isn’t going to make it to that
any gate, however it is worth being an A4 sheet of paper are not allowed highest score any individual player game: just 12% of his mentions matchup. But will Maguire?
aware that in some cases (e.g. France into the stadium; any larger and you has received from the Wordnerds across the game were positive,
v Australia game in Kazan), entry was can be turned back from the turnstile Social Media Index this tournament with fans not believing that he Tweets relating to the full starting
only permitted via the gate marked and sent to the luggage deposit after the Last 16 game against had fully recovered. Jesse Lingard eleven are summarised above. For
on the ticket. Bear in mind that the cabin to drop it off for collection after Colombia. 94% of his mentions received criticism for his diving, but more information...
perimeters around the stadiums are in the match. Queues for these facilities were in a positive context, after a his dancing won fans over.
some cases very long, even between have been very long, with waits of very mixed tournament so far. See: www.wordnerds.eu
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PENALTY DRAMA IN SOCHI AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH CLIVE HETHERINGTON?
BY CLIVE HETHERINGTON
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ARCELONA’S Ivan Rakitic “We want to go to the final – but COLOMBIA – THE KEY THREE by Joe Hetherington
ensured that Croatia so do you, England. It’s going to be
are England’s World Cup a good game and I expect us to do
semi-final opponents here in better against England because, while LUKA MODRIC IVAN RAKITIC MARIO
Moscow after a nail-biting England are more dangerous when One of the finest He is a player MANDZUKIC
penalty shoot-out with hosts they have the ball, they are more playmakers Europe who does not Scorer of more
Russia in Sochi. vulnerable when they don’t have it.’ has ever produced, always receive than 200 career
Modric’s collection the recognition goals for the likes
The game ended 2-2 after extra- and Rakitic clinched victory to book Croatia cruised through Group of winner’s medals can he deserves. The of Bayern Munich,
time before the sides faced their Croatia’s first World Cup semi-final for D with victories over Nigeria, better almost anyone in midfield man was born Atletico Madrid and
second successive shoot-out of 20 years, when they finished third. Argentina and Iceland. It was a the game. Beginning his career at in Switzerland and plied his trade Juventus, it would be foolish to
the tournament. It was playmaker different story in their dramatic Dinamo Zagreb, he left the Croat club at FC Basel in his younger days underestimate Mandzukic. The
Rakitic’s spot-kick that had sealed England fans will remember all too date with Denmark in Nizhny to join Tottenham in 2008 for a fee before moving to Schalke in 2007, target man has one goal to his
victory over Denmark in the previous well how Croatia ended the Three Novgorod as they won 3-2 on of £16.5million. The midfielder was the same year he won his first name in this competition, the
round – and he repeated the feat as Lions’ hopes of qualifying for Euro penalties after a 1-1 stalemate. written off by many early in his Spurs cap for Croatia. Transferring to equaliser against Denmark in the
Croatia won 4-3 against the Russians. 2008 – and Steve McClaren’s tenure career, including then-Arsenal boss Sevilla in 2011, his performances first knockout stage. With a playing
– with a 3-2 win in an extraordinary Subasic saved three penalties in Arsene Wenger. But the 32-year-old in helping them win the Europa style reminiscent of Edin Dzeko, the
Denis Cheryshev swept Russia into game at Wembley in November 2007. that shoot-out, in which Modric proved doubters wrong and went on League caught the attention of his forward is always a danger in the
a 31st-minute lead, but it lasted just netted after wasting a chance to to become a fantastic signing for the current team, Barcelona, and the air and scores many of his goals
eight minutes as Andrej Kramaric Slaven Bilic, in charge of Croatia win the tie when his extra-time North Londoners, with Real Madrid 30-year-old has been integral for within the six-yard box, though he
equalised. Pony-tailed defender that night and who played at France spot-kick was saved by Leicester acquiring his signature four seasons the Catalans. Against both Modric has not had the best of seasons for
Domagoj Vida headed Croatia in ’98, admitted his country had not keeper Kasper Schmeichel. later. Modric has scored twice in this and Rakitic, England may find it Juventus. At 31, this may be his last
front in the 100th minute, only for been at their best against Russia. World Cup, both goals coming in the hard at times to win the ball back chance to win the most prestigious
Russia’s own boy from Brazil – But it was Rakitic who struck the group stages. in the middle of the park. tournament in football.
Mario Fernandes, who played one The former West Ham boss, speaking decisive penalty after Croatia
friendly for his country of birth – to on ITV, said: “We weren’t great, but had come from behind, Martin
throw his adoptive nation a lifeline it’s more than football. To be fair, Jorgensen’s first-minute goal being FIFA’s standings after Stanislav defeat by Uruguay, of course) after Kramaric was sacrificed by coach
five minutes from the end. we’ve had some good sportsmen, answered by Mario Mandzukic only Cherchesov’s men shocked the world being neatly teed up by frontman Zlatko Dalic for Kovacic two minutes
like Goran Ivanisevic who won three minutes later. when they beat Spain 4-3 in a last-16 Artem Dzyuba. But Kramaric headed from the end of normal time before
Croatia gained an early advantage Wimbledon, but our bronze medal shoot-out in the wake of a 1-1 draw. in Mandzukic’s left-wing centre to Subasic went down in distress to
in the shoot-out when Danijel from ’98 is still maybe our best Russia, the lowest-ranked side at punish sloppy Russian defending. provide Croatia with an anxious
Subasic saved a bizarrely tame achievement in sport – because 70th going into the tournament, The star of their 5-0 rout of Saudi moment as they had used all three
kick by Fedor Smolov and Marcelo football is the number one sport. have made a mockery of Arabia in the tournament’s opening Croatia thought they had taken substitutes and couldn’t introduce a
Brozovic scored. match was Cheryshev. It turned out the lead just before the hour-mark fourth until extra-time. Subasic still
to be a kind of blessing in disguise when Ivan Perisic’s strike hit the managed to make a near-post save
CLIVE’S VERDICT Prediction: Croatia 1 England 2 when key man Dzagoev went off inside of a post and flashed along as Smolov, aware of his discomfort,
Alan Dzagoev converted and
Igor Akinfeev’s save from Mateo injured and Cheryshev came on to the goalline to safety. That was it attempted to test him.
England have met Croatia Wembley as the Three Lions were
Kovacic revived Russia’s hopes, but score two tremendous goals. He for Perisic, who was replaced by
seven times, the last being a 5-1 knocked out of Euro 2008 at the
Fernandes then missed and Luka also netted in the 3-1 win against Brozovic soon afterwards. Vida rose to meet Modric’s right-
World Cup qualifying victory at qualifying stage. Croatia have
Modric scored – just! Egypt and produced another cracker wing corner and hand Croatia
Wembley in September 2009 in shown this summer that they
one of four wins the Three Lions are dangerous, but I’m going in Sochi, curling home left-footed Russia made a surprise change the lead, but with time running
Sergei Ignashevich, Russia’s 38-year- have racked up against them. for an England win – and only from around 25 yards for his when Cheryshev was withdrawn in out, Russia rallied and Fernandes
old defender, levelled at 2-2 before Croatia have beaten England our second ever appearance in a fourth goal of the competition (not the 67th minute in favour of Smolov glanced in Dzagoev’s free-kick
Vida and Daler Kuzyaev netted, twice, most notably 3-2 at World Cup final. counting his own goal in the 3-0 as Cherchesov sought more punch. before the drama of penalties.
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GETTING THERE SAINT PETERSBURG WHAT TO EXPECT THE STADIUM GETTING TO THE GROUND
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OPEFULLY we’ll be ESPITE being just over KM from the centre, the
staying in Moscow after 300 years old Saint stadium sits on the site of
winning the semi-final. Petersburg is Russia’s the former Kirov Stadium.
Defeat might feel like the end most beautiful city. It is rich in It is best accessed by either bus
of the world but it would not culture and architecture and or metro.
be the end of England’s World many of its streets are quite
Cup. So here’s a look ahead to simply an attraction in their For most the metro is the
Saint Petersburg, host city of the own right. most convenient, with
Third Place Play-Off, just in case. Novokrestovskaya (Line 3) and
Fingers crossed we don’t need it. District: Northwest Russia Time zone: BST+2 hours From its centre, a UNESCO World Krestovsky Ostrov (Line 5) the
Population: 5,200,000 Average June temp.: 15° Heritage site, the city sprawls closest stations to the stadium. The
BY AIR Area: 1,439km2 From Moscow: 705km outwards. A stunning collection latter runs through the centre, but is
of islands split by channels and slightly further from the ground as
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Saint Petersburg’s only major The number 39e operates as Free trains will also be running to reconnected by some 800 bridges. HE 64,000 capacity Saint the crow flies.
airport, Pulkovo Airport, is an express service, costing R40 the city for the match but must be Petersburg Stadium is
located south of the city. This between 05:25-00:20, with buses reserved by visiting www.tickets. Although settlements in the area located on Kretovsky By bus you will need to disembark
state of the art transport hub has leaving every 30 minutes from the transport2018.com/free-train. You date back thousands of years, the Island. Opened in 2017 the at Ulitsa Yakhtennaya. This is 25
services to and from destinations arrivals exit. The 39 bus runs to a may find that these are already fully city was not founded until 1703 stadium took a remarkable minutes walk from the stadium and
within Russia and Europe. similar timetable. This will ferry you booked in advance but it’s always by Peter the Great. Situated on 10 years to complete due is serviced by the 101, 101A, 110,
to Ulitsa Kostiushko or Ulitsa worth checking for cancellations. the banks of the Neva River at to a number of funding and 134A, 134W, 170, 211, 216, 32 and
From Moscow the flight time is Gastello in the city. the edge of the Baltic Sea, its construction issues. 93 buses. Trams 19 and 48 will also
around an hour with flights operated The rest of Europe is also well- northerly position means that many stop here. There are also a number
by a number of airlines from the Most buses stop at the connected and a popular daily days exceed 18 hours of daylight The ground is home to Russian of additional shuttle buses running
capital’s airports or available from city’s nearest metro station, service takes less than four hours this time of year. Premier League side Zenit Saint to the stadium on match days. We
some of the other host cities. Moskovskaya, which may from Helsinki. If you need to pass Petersburg. It was they who will outline details of these services
provide a better route to your through Belarus, your Fan ID acts Nowadays Saint Petersburg is welcomed FC Ural for the venue’s in more detail should we be forced
Direct flights run from the UK. British accommodation. as a transit visa. Russia’s second city, but it was opening game, with former Chelsea to endure the misery of a Third Place
Airways and Aeroflot services arrive not always so revered and during defender Branislav Ivanovic scoring Play-Off game.
from Heathrow and Gatwick BY TRAIN BY BUS World War Two was bombed the first goal there. Last summer it
respectively, usually every day. heavily. Despite its relatively staged the Confederations Cup Final FAN FEST
European connections frequently Saint Petersburg is well Long distance bus services short history it has experienced a where Germany beat Chile and by
come in from large cities such as connected by train to the rest of regularly run to Saint Petersburg. number of name changes, including the end of this tournament it will
Amsterdam, Berlin and Milan. Russia and Europe. However, its location means long Petrograd and Leningrad. have hosted seven World Cup games.
travel times, so many people use
From the airport a taxi will typically From Moscow the Sapsan train the train as a quicker and more More recently the city has The stadium is equipped with
take an hour to reach the centre takes four and a half hours, with picturesque alternative. flourished into the jewel in Russia’s a retractable roof which, when
and is generally pretty safe in Saint trains departing at least six times crown and tourists flock to see it closed, means the stadium can
Petersburg. Unfortunately, the a day. There are also a number of Notable daily buses run from from all over the world. be temperature controlled. The
The Fan Fest in Saint Petersburg
metro does not run to the airport night trains from the capital. For Helsinki, Riga and Tallinn, all temperature control system was
is at Konyushennaya Square
so in terms of public transport, your most services, the fare should be taking up to 10 hours. We only hope we don’t get the used during Celtic FC’s visit in the
with a capacity of 15,000.
only real option is the bus. no more than R3,500. opportunity to see after the semi. 2018 Europa League.
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Travel cards: Can be purchased at Buses, Marshrutkas, Trams and Commuter trains: Useful for ANY of Saint then St Isaac’s Cathedral F you find yourself on the
most transfer hubs and generally offer Trolleybuses: Buses cover most reaching suburban destinations Petersburg’s major dominates the skyline with its hunt for accommodation, the
better rates than using individual of Saint Petersburg, as well as around Saint Petersburg. They attractions are golden dome. They can be visited city does offer a mixture of
tickets. With a card, a metro ride will going further afield (to the airport, handily run until midnight if you situated centrally, many within for R400 and R250 respectively. St options, but at this late stage
cost you R36, whilst anything above for example). Trolleybus routes are are staying out of the centre. walking distance. The city Isaac’s also offers a view of the prices will be sky high.
ground has a fare of R31. also wide ranging but tend to be offers a stunning combination city, if you are prepared to climb its
concentrated within the inner city. Boat: The city’s Meteor is a hydrofoil of marvellous buildings and 262 steps. You may want to try searching:
Metro: The system of 67 stations Trams are less common but useful running along one of the city’s main world famous museums nestled • hotels.fifa.com
runs between 05:30 and 01:00. Its if uptown. These routes can be tourist routes. From the Hermitage to amongst its waterways, an Another popular spot is the Nesky • welcome2018.com/en/hotels
five lines can be useful for reaching identified by a ‘T’ hanging from the Peterhof it reaches speeds of 70kmh exploration in themselves. Prospekt, arguably the city’s most • booking.com
many of the major landmarks overhead wires, while bus routes on its 40 minute journey. It departs iconic street. Along its four miles • Expedia
across Saint Petersburg. A single are marked by the letter ‘A’. The every half hour with a saving made World renowned museums you will find countless restaurants • Airbnb
fare is R45, but you can save fare on any of these three transport buying a return ticket. don’t get much bigger than the and shops. It proves a good
money if making multiple journeys modes is R40, unless using a Hermitage Museum. Literally. viewing place for other sights of Wherever you’re looking, be certain
by buying a day ticket. These start travel card. The other option is to Taxi: We would advise booking Artwork from a collection of Saint Petersburg including the to comprehensively check the
at around R200. Announcements board a Marshrutka. These run or calling a taxi over hailing one over 3 million pieces is displayed Cathedral of Our Lady Kazan. details before making a booking or
on trains are only made in Russian, on numerous routes apart from though cabs are identifiable by throughout hundreds of rooms. placing a deposit.
but you should find some English on Nevsky Prospekt. Fares are a chequered sign on their roof. Closed on Mondays it is otherwise Of the city’s Islands,
signage around the stations. usually R45. Yandex and Uber work well. open 10:30-18:00, and until 21:00 Vasilevskiy is the Additionally, throughout
on Wednesdays. Entry is R400, or biggest. Here you Russia your arrival in
EATING AND DRINKING free with a student ID. will find a selection any new city must
of monuments be registered
The museum’s impressive buildings and a good spot within 24 hours.
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OOD and drink is pretty walking distance of the Nevsky For a drink you may want to try the house the work of Leonardo Da to bask in the
expensive in Saint Prospekt metro. The area is rich Dickens Pub or the Tower Pub. Vinci and Picasso, the pick of these summer sun This registration
Petersburg, but it tends in other food outlets, including a Both have a range of imported and being ‘the Winter Palace’. beside the Neva is normally
to be excellent quality. Even number of street food places with domestic drinks, and the Tower River. If you are completed by your
in central locations, eateries reasonable prices. boasts lengthy opening hours and Away from the Hermitage hunting something accommodation, and
often offer lunch deals allowing English speaking staff. Museum and its surroundings, the more relaxing then is their responsibility, but
you to sample fine cuisine at Unsurprisingly, the city is well city’s superb architecture continues. sightseeing tours are readily if you are staying in a private
reasonable rates. covered for Russian cuisine. Uzbek Alternatively, a large drinking scene One of the most exuberant is the available along the canals, or, in the house you will need to check with
and Tajik food in particular are can be found along the streets 18th Century Church of Spilled evening, visit the Mariinsky Theatre your host that this has been done.
If you’re seeing the sights and just readily available and usually cheap. of Dumskaya Ulitsa and Ulitsa Blood, or, if we are talking lavish, and enjoy the ballet or opera.
want a light lunch, Soup Vino For meals priced at around R250, Lomonosova.
offers a selection of fresh salads and try inside the Sennoy Market.
soups, with an option to take away. The city has a growing LGBT+ ‘99 Red Balloons’ 9. Blue 10. ‘White Lines (Don’t Do it)’
Fraser Forster of Southampton - playing for Celtic in 2014
Georgian restaurants are popular, scene. The Central Station and
Quiz
1990 7. 19 points 8. Hamburg 9. Baku in Azerbaijan 10.
Will.i.am 5. White Stripe 6. The Crown 7. Whitesnake 8.
Marketplace is a canteen open as they are elsewhere in Russia, Golubaya Ustritsa are clubs open 1. Bluebells 2. ‘Seven Nation Army’ 3. ‘Kids in America’ 4.
France and Uruguay 4. Croatia 5. American 6. Italy in
08:00-18:00 serving a range of dishing up a mixture of meats, until 06:00. Music Quiz
1. Kylian Mbappe 2. John Stones 3. Brazil, England,
polish dishes. Meals at both are breads and salads at slightly higher Scouse Phil’s Free Lions Football Quiz
around R300-400 and are within prices; we’ve now overdosed.
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