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Location: Moscow and other cities throughout Russia Event: The Russian Federation will be hosting the 2018 FIFA world Cup starting today June 14 through July 15th in 11 cities throughout Russia. U.S. citizens should be prepared for:- Robust police presence in and around sporting venues, Fan Zones, transportation networks, hotels, vehicle checkpoints, and major tourist sites.
- Large crowds in and around sporting venues, Fan Zones, and major tourist sites.
- Traffic street closures in and around the sporting venues.
Actions To Take:- Carry your passport or another official form of identification at all times, Russian police officers have the right to conduct identification checks at any time.
- Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Check Travel.state.gov for World Cup information and security recommendations.
- See our Russia 2018 – Visitor Information for the World Cup
For Assistance:- U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia
+(7) (495) 728-5577
Afterhours – +(7) (495) 728-5000
moscowacs@state.gov
Website – U.S. Embassy Moscow
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Additional State Department Resource:
Information Card for U.S. Citizens traveling to the World Cup in Russia (PDF, 214 kb)
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