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PARTICIPANT HANDBOOK

RUGBY EUROPE SEVENS WOMEN'S GRAND PRIX SERIES

KAZAN 2016

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CONTENTS

General Information Event Programme Contact Information of Sports Federations Contact Information of OC Functional Areas Sports VenueVisa SupportServices for Participants:

Volunteers Assistance Transportation Services Accommodation Catering

Medical Services:Medical Assistance Doping ControlOC Contacts

Appendices

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REPUBLIC OF TATARSTANThe Republic of Tatarstan is one of the most economically developed regions of the Russian Federation. The Republic is located in the centre of the country where the Volga and the Kama Rivers meet. Tatarstan has an area of 67,836.2 km2 and a population of 3,855,000 people. It is headed by the President Rustam Minnikhanov. Tatarstan is a multinational republic that is home to over 170 nationalities. The most widespread religions are Islam and Orthodoxy. Two official languages in Tatarstan are Russian and Tatar. Tatarstan’s main industries are petrochemical and machine construction sectors.

The Republic also focuses on IT and nanotechnology. Tatarstan’s industry is intellectually reinforced through science and education. Kazan has been one of the leading scientific centres in Eastern Europe for over 200 years. The names of Nikolai Lobachevsky, Nikolai Zinin, Aleksandr Butlerov, Aleksandr Arbuzov, Evgeniy Zavoysky, Vasiliy Radlov and Karl Fuchs have left their mark on the history of science. There are 30 higher professional education institutions and 56 educational institution branches currently active throughout the region. The Republic’s capital, the city of Kazan, is home to the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences and the Kazan Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

The fates of many renowned cultural figures have been intertwined in Tatarstan as well: the singer Fedor Shalyapin, the writers Lev Tolstoy, Maksim Gorky, Vasily Aksenov, the artist Ivan Shishkin and many others. The pride of Tatar culture also includes classic Tatar poet Gabdulla Tukai, poet and hero Musa Dzhalil, composers Salikh Saidashev and Sofia Gubaidulina and many others. Around the world, Tatarstan is known for its Fedor Shalyapin International Opera Festival, Rudolf Nureev International Festival of Classical Ballet, Kazan International Festival of Muslim Cinema, Nauruz International Turkic Peoples Theatre Festival and the Europe-Asia International Festival of Modern Music.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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KAZANThe city of Kazan is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan and a large port which is located in the European part of Russia, 820 km to the east of Moscow. Kazan is home to 1.2 million people, making it the sixth largest city in the Russian Federation. In 2005, Kazan celebrated its 1,000th anniversary. Kazan is currently governed by the Mayor Ilsur Metshin. The city is favourably located at the intersection of air, railway, motor and water transportation routes which have national strategic importance. The city's industry rests on a foundation of machine construction, chemical and petrochemical industries, as well as the consumer and food processing industries. Kazan is implementing innovative economic solutions and is home to Russia's largest IT Park, as well as one of the largest technoparks in Europe, the Idea Technopark.

Kazan has 44 higher educational institutions that teach around 200,000 students from 67 countries around the world. Tatarstan's unique cultural heritage was affirmed in 2000 when the Kazan Kremlin historical and cultural complex was pronounced a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site. On November 6, 2013, Kazan was awarded a special Highly Commended Sport City award at the 7th International Sports Event Management Awards 2013 (ISEM) in London. In 2014 at the International SportAccord Convention in Belek, Turkey, Kazan was distinguished at the Award Ceremony on recognising the merits of the world largest cities in terms of holding prestigious sporting events. The Sport Business International magazine awarded the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan the prize in the "Best Newcomer" nomination.

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PARTICIPATING TEAMSBelgium

Great Britain

Finland

France

Ireland

Italy

Netherlands

Portugal

Russia

Spain

Ukraine

EVENT PROGRAMME

COMPETITION SCHEDULEJune 11, 2016 (day 1)

match time break Contry score ContryM1 10:00 A1 France A4 FinlandM2 10:22 A2 Netherlands A3 Great Britain 2M3 10:44 C1 Spain C4 PortugalM4 11:06 C2 Great Britain 1 C3 UkraineM5 11:28 B1 Russia B4 BelgiumM6 11:50 B2 Ireland B3 ItalyM7 12:45 33 A1 France A3 Great Britain 2M8 13:07 A2 Netherlands A4 FinlandM9 13:29 C1 Spain C3 Ukraine

M10 13:51 C2 Great Britain 1 C4 PortugalM11 14:13 B1 Russia B3 ItalyM12 14:35 B2 Ireland B4 BelgiumM13 15:30 33 A1 France A2 NetherlandsM14 15:52 A3 Great Britain 2 A4 FinlandM15 16:14 C1 Spain C2 Great Britain 1M16 16:36 C3 Ukraine C4 PortugalM17 16:58 B3 Italy B4 Belgium M18 17:20 B1 Russia B2 Ireland

June 12, 2016 (day 2) match time break Contry score Contry

Quarter-FinalsM19 10:00 1 A Winner Pool A 3 (#2) Place 3 (#2)M20 10:22 1 B Winner Pool B 3 (#1) Place 3 (#1)M21 10:44 1 C Winner Pool C 2 B Place 2 Pool AM22 11:06 2 A Place 2 Pool B 2 C Place 2 Pool C

Semi-Finals BOWLM23 11:28 3 (#3) Place 3 (#3) 4 (#3) Place 4 (#3)M24 11:50 4 (#1) Place 4 (#1) 4 (#2) Place 4 (#2)

Semi-Finals PLATEM25 13:15 63 L M19 Loser M19 L M22 Loser M22M26 13:37 L M20 Loser M20 L M21 Loser M21

Semi-Finals CUPM27 13:59 W M19 Winner M19 W M22 Winner W M22M28 14:21 W M20 Winner W M20 W M21 Winner W M21

Match for place 11M29 14:43 L M23 Loser M23 L M24 Loser M24

Match for place 9 (BOWL-Finale)M30 15:05 W M23 Winner W M23 W M24 Winner W M24

Match for place 7M31 16:02 35 L M25 Loser M25 L M26 Loser M26

Match for place 5 (PLATE – Finale)M32 16:24 W M25 Winner W M25 W M26 Winner W M26

Match for place 3M33 16:52 6 L M27 Loser M27 L M28 Loser M28

Match for place 1 (CUP – Finale)M34 17:14 W M27 Winner W M27 W M28 Winner W M28

Rank Group А Group B Group C 1 France Russia Spain 2 Netherlands Ireland Great Britain 13 Great Britain 2 Italy Ukraine 4 Finland Belgium Portugal

PROGRAMME

Date Time Event Subject 10.06.16 10:00 – 18:00 Training in the field Central Stadium10.06.16 14:00 Press conference Central Stadium10.06.16 18:00 Photo captains Kazan Kremlin10.06.16 19:00 Meeting with representatives of

the teamsMIC

10.06.16 20:00 Meeting on medicine MIC11.06.16 10:00 – 19:00 Warm up in the arena Central Stadium11.06.16 10:00 – 19:00 Competition Central Stadium11.06.16 12:15 – 12:40 The opening ceremony Central Stadium12.06.16 10:00 – 18:00 Warm up in the arena Central Stadium12.06.16 10:00 – 18:00 Competition Central Stadium12.06.16 19:00 "The third time" (Banquet + Draw)* Central Stadium13.06.16 During the day Departure of delegations Airport

* — 15 competitors from each team are invited for the Third Time Banquet on behalf of the OC. More participants may attend the event at their own cost, fee is 35 Euros per person. Payment can be made during check-in into the Athletes’ Village.

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MATCH OFFICIALSCONTACT INFORMATION OF SPORTS FEDERATIONS Tournament Director J. Douglas john.douglas@suisserugby.com

Referee Manager G. De Santis giuliods@hotmail.comRussian Union of RugbyAddress: 8, Luzhnetskaya embankment, 119991, Moscow, Russia Citing Commissioner A. Recadini

Tel: +7 (495) 637-00-01laireO'JeansonClaireO'JeanE-mail: info@rugby.ruWebsite: www.rugby.ru

Secrétariat RUGBY EUROPE Claire O'Jeanson secretariat@rugbyeurope.eu

Name Country Role

Rugby Federation of the Republic of Tatarstan G.Kopp Russia Referee

Address: 58, Khadi Taktasha St., 420107, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia JALES Filipa Portugal Referee Tel: +7 (843) 299-18-81

BENVENUTTI Maria Italy Referee

NIEVAS Alhambra Spain Referee

MANAGERS LEMATTE Marie France Referee

TEAM MANAGER E-MAIL PICKERT Kathi Germany Referee

Belgium Sandy Racz sandy.racz@gmail.comFinland Iida Myllymäki iida.myllymaki@rugby.fiFrance Julien TREHARD Julien.TREHARD@ffr.fr TOURNAMENT MANAGER RUR GLEB BABKIN + 7 968 709 12 12

Great Britain 1 Zoe Eaton zoeeaton@rfu.com

Great Britain 2 Nicky Ponsford nickyponsford@rfu.com REFEREE ASSISTANT MANAGER ISLAM GARIFULIN +7 927 411-52-63

Ireland Gillian McDarby Gillian.McDarby@IRFU.IE REFEREE ASSISTANT MANAGER PAVEL KALASHKIN +7 917 910 64 40

Italy Elena Angeline femminile@federugby.it Netherlands Richard Van Den Broek richardvandenbroek@rug by.nl MEDIA OPERATIONS OFFICERS ANTON KHALIZOV +7 903 501-51-27

Portugal Sofia Morais geral@fpr.pte VENUE CONTROLER AKOP MIRIBYAN +7 937 618-55-81

Russia Grigory Malyutin mgusrugby@mail.ru MATCH RECORDER ANNA KALASHKINA +7 915 097 99 81

Spain Marcel Olivelias marcel.olivelias@gmail.com

MATCH RECORDER DINA SHAKHABALOVA +7 927 414-46-65 Ukraine Vicheslav Kolitenko kalitenkova@ukr.net

TAIM KEEPER ANDREY POLIKARPOV +7 903 306-71-57

+BALL BOYS OFFICERS DANIS AMIROV +7 910 433 47 86

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CONTACT INFORMATION OF OC FUNCTIONAL AREAS

General AdministrationAleksandr Podolsky+7-937-620-1359a.podolsky@dspkazan.com

National Federations RelationsIsmail Dautovnationalfederations@dspkazan.com

Visa SupportLeisan Ganeevavisa.support@dspkazan.com

AccreditationRenata Bogomolova r.bogomolova@dspkazan.com+7-927-433-2013

TransportationMark Kalashnikov+7-927-428-0471m.kalashnikov@dspkazan.com

AccommodationNatalia Ermohina+7-937-291-2013n.ermohina@dspkazan.com

CateringTimur Sultanbekov+7-937-291-2013t.sultanbekov@dspkazan.com

SecurityMarsel Salakhov+7-937-778-1459m.salakhov@dspkazan.com

Medical ServicesDmitriy Lopushov+7-937-778-1453d.lopushov@dspkazan.com

VolunteersAyrat Mubarakshin+7-9600-30-7337a.mubarakshin@dspkazan.com

ProtocolAygul Sabirova+7-937-778-1460a.sabirova@dspkazan.com

Cultural ProgrammeMarat Zakirov+7-927-406-2470m.zakirov@dspkazan.com

ExcursionsElena Usmanova+7-927-246-3628e.usmanova@dspkazan.com

SPORTS VENUE

Competitions and trainings of the Kazan leg of Rugby Europe Women's Sevens Grand Prix Series 2016 will be held at the Central Stadium.

Address: 2a, Tashayak St.420111, Kazan, Russia

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ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURESIn the International airport “Kazan” of participants of competitions will be met by the representatives of organizational committee with a full house on that the logotype of measure will be placed

VOLUNTEERS ASSISTANCE62 volunteers will be working at the competitions. The volunteer attaché position has been created for teams to effectively communicate with the Organising Committee. Attachés will be assigned to delegations based on their language needs. Volunteers know their way around the sports venue, are familiar with Kazan's infrastructure and its cultural heritage. Each member of the friendly Kazan Volunteers team will help you find a solution to any problem.

LIAISON OFFICERS / ANGELS

Tel number will be given at your arrival

ACCREDITATION Access to the competition venues is permitted strictly for the accredited participants.

Accreditation badges will be distributed in the Main International Centre, block B 203 from 9 to 11 June, 2016 from 9:00 to 18:00 daily. Delegations will be accompanied by the team attaches.

Accreditation badge is issued in accordance with the accreditation form submitted to the Organising Committee and the functions performed by the participant (player, team official, referee, media, broadcasting, guest, organiser).

Accreditation badge is the property of the Organising Committee of the competition, it cannot be transferred to the third parties. In case the terms of use are violated the Organising Committee has the right to cancel one’s badge.

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SERVICES FOR PARTICIPANTS

TRANSPORTATION SERVICESTransportation of participants is carried out according to the fixed schedule posted on the information stands in the Athletes’ Village and the sports venue.

Travel time from the Athletes’ Village to the Central stadium is 25 minutes.

The Organising Committee recommends that on the departure day all participants check with the attachés about the transfer time from the accommodation facilities in advance. Transfer to the points of departure (airport and railway stations) is arranged 2.5–3 hours prior to the departure time.

Transfer time to the Kazan International Airport, to the Kazan-1 and Kazan-2 Railway Stations is available at the Info Desks located at the Athletes’ Village and the Central Stadium. At the point of departure the Organising Committee staff will render necessary assistance during check-in, customs and passport control (for international flights), as well as security control.

ACCOMMODATIONAthletes’ Village

The Athletes’ Village is the main residential campus for sports competition participants in Kazan. Village has area of 53 hectares (1,313 acres) with unique landscape and favourable location.

It is only 20 minutes far from the Kazan International Airport, the Railway station Kazan-1 and 30 minutes from the Railway station Kazan-2.

Location:5.3 km from the city centre; 9 km from the sports venue.

All living rooms have 4 beds, 1/2/3 occupancy is possible. Each room has a private bathroom, refrigerator. TV is available in the lobby, Wi-Fi — on each floor. Reception desk operates 24 hours a day.

Athletes’ Village services:• Supermarket;• Copy-centre;• Sport equipment rental;• Meeting room;

• Souvenirs;• Self-service laundry;• Post-office;• Café.

The Athletes’ Village is free from smoking and alcohol.

Enhanced security is one of the most important advantages of the Athletes’ Village. Every building here is equipped with fire alarm, CCTV and security point.

On June 10 and 11 access to the washing machines will be available on each floor of the building. On June 9 you may use machines to wash the uniforms for additional fee — 100 RUB (1,5 Euro).

Quota for the accommodation of athletes and team officials is 18 people. Extra accompanying people pay for the accommodation at the following rates:

Room typePrice per person/ day,Euros

Price per room/day, Euros

Triple 25 75Double 35 70Single 45 45

Breakfast is included into the accommodation price.

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CATERINGMeals (breakfast and dinner) of a buffet style will be organised at the Athletes’ Village, lunch of a buffet style – at the sports venue.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served according to the following schedule:• Breakfast: from 07:00 till 10:00;• Lunch: from 12:00 till 15:00;• Dinner: from 18:00 till 22:00.

In the restaurant, at the distribution lines the names of dishes will be available in English and Russian. Breakfast is included into the accommodation price. Catering services will be performed by means of meal vouchers.

Those participants who have meals for cash may pay for lunch and dinner at the restaurant. One meal costs 12.5 euros.

To provide a comfortable stay breakfast, lunch and dinner of a “buffet” type will be served according to the following schedule:

09.06 10.06 11.06 12.06 13.06Breakfast07:00-10:00

Tennis Academy *

Tennis Academy

Tennis Academy

Tennis Academy

Tennis Academy

Lunch12:00-15:00

Tennis Academy *

Tennis Academy

Venue Venue Tennis Academy

Dinner18:00-22:00

Tennis Academy *

Tennis Academy

Tennis Academy

Tennis Academy

Tennis Academy

* — 09.06 The teams pay for the meals on their own.

MEDICAL SERVICES

MEDICAL ASSISTANCEEmergency medical assistance will be provided for free to all participants during competitions and trainings. The competition venue will have mobile medical teams and a stationary medical office equipped with all necessary medical equipment, bandages and medicines. An ambulance team will be working at the competition venue. If the patient is in need of inpatient care, he/she is then sent to the appropriate city clinic in Kazan.

VISA SUPPORT

The Organising Committee is happy to offer a simplified procedure of obtaining Russian visas and is pleased to provide confirmed participants with the official Letter of Invitation to facilitate the visa application process on a priority basis.

Participants of the Rugby Europe Sevens, Women’s Grand Prix Series in Kazan, Russia will have to apply on a usual basis to the Embassy/Consulate of the Russian Federation for a single-entry humanitarian visa, on their own and at their own expense. The visa will be issued on the basis of the official Letter of Invitation provided by the Organising Committee.

The Organising Committee issues the Letter of Invitation upon the request from the National Rugby Federations, sent to the official e-mail address: visa.support@dspkazan.com.

The Letter of Invitation request must contain participant’s scanned copy of a valid passport (the passport expiry date must be no earlier than December 17, 2016) and personal data as specified in the Visa Application Form attached.

On the basis of the information received, the Organising Committee will issue the Letter of Invitation, which will be sent to the participant and to the National Federation by e-mail. Upon receiving the Letter of Invitation, the participant is to collect all the documents in accordance with the requirements of the Embassy/Consulate of the Russian Federation and submit the documents, together with the Invitation issued by the Organising Committee, to the Embassy/Consulate of the Russian Federation, no earlier than 2 weeks prior to the event.

The Organising Committee WILL NOT cover the cost of obtaining a visa to enter the Russian Federation.

More detailed information on the documents required and the fees for issuing the visa (visa fee) is available on the website of the Embassy/Consulate of the Russian Federation of the city in which the participant intends to apply for a visa.

DOPING CONTROLDoping control at the Kazan leg of Rugby Europe Women's Sevens Grand Prix Series will be provided in accordance with the requirements set forth by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Doping control station is located at the Central Stadium right next to the field of play. The athletes will be notified of the procedure and accompanied to the doping control facility by chaperones who speak foreign languages and have work experience in international competitions.

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TRAINING FIELD

Changing rooms are also available for teams behind the pitch training Referee’s changing rooms are located under the honor pitch stands.

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Match time Team Start warm up

Training pitch End warm up

Enter field

10.00 France 9.30 Main pitch A 9.51 9.58

10.00 Finland 9.30 Main pitch B 9.51 9.58

10.22 Netherlands 9.52 Pitch A 10.15 10.20

10.22 Great Britian 2 9.52 Pitch B 10.15 10.20

10.44 Spain 10.14 Pitch C 10.37 10.42

10.44 Portugal 10.14 Pitch D 10.37 10.42

11.06 Great Britian 1 10.36 Pitch A 11.00 11.04

11.06 Ukraine 10.36 Pitch B 11.00 11.04

11.28 Russia 10.58 Pitch C 11.21 11.26

TRAINING SCHEDULE

WARM UP 11 JUNE

№ Start Finish09.06.2016 10.06.2016

WP MP WP1 9:30 10:50 GBR GBR2 10:50 12:10 RUS ITA3 12:10 13:30 BEL4 13:30 14:50 IRL IRL5 14:50 16:10 NED6 16:10 17:307 17:30 18:50

WP - warm-up pitch (artificial turf)MP - main pitch (natural turf)

On June 9, 2016 non-official trainings for the participating teams will be held on the training pitch (indoor football and track facility). Price per one training of 1 h 20 min is 10,500 RUB, which is approximately 150 Euros. Cash and noncash payment (credit cards) is accepted at the Central Stadium. Cash payment is made in roubles only.

Match time Team Start warm up

Training pitch End warm up

Enter field

11.28 Belgium 10.58 Pitch D 11.21 11.26

11.50 Ireland 11.20 Pitch A 11.43 11.48

11.50 Italy 11.20 Pitch B 11.43 11.48

12.45 France 12.15 Pitch C 12.38 12.43

12.45 Great Britian 2 12.15 Pitch D 12.38 12.43

13.07 Netherlands 12.37 Pitch A 13.00 13.05

13.07 Finland 12.37 Pitch B 13.00 13.05

13.29 Spain 12.59 Pitch C 13.22 13.27

13.29 Ukraine 12.59 Pitch D 13.22 13.27

13.51 Great Britian 1 13.21 Pitch A 13.44 13.49

13.51 Portugal 13.21 Pitch B 13.44 13.49

14.13 Russia 13.43 Pitch C 14.06 14.11

14.13 Italy 13.43 Pitch D 14.06 14.11

14.35 Ireland 14.05 Pitch A 14.28 14.33

14.35 Belgium 14.05 Pitch B 14.28 14.33

15.30 France 14.50 Pitch C 15.23 15.28

15.30 Netherlands 14.50 Pitch D 15.23 15.28

15.52 Great Britian 2 15.32 Pitch A 15.45 15.50

15.52 Finland 15.32 Pitch B 15.45 15.50

16.14 Spain 15.44 Pitch C 16.07 16.11

16.14 Great Britian 1 15.44 Pitch D 16.07 16.11

16.36 Ukraine 16.06 Pitch A 16.29 16.34

16.36 Portugal 16.06 Pitch B 16.29 16.34

16.58 Italy 16.28 Pitch A 16.51 16.56

16.58 Belgium 16.28 Pitch B 16.51 16.56

17.20 Russia 16.50 Pitch C 17.13 17.18

17.20 Ireland 16.50 Pitch D 17.13 17.18

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Changing room 1 Changing room 2 Changing room 3

Great Britian 1 Netherlands Ireland

Great Britian 2 Belgium Portugal

Changing room 4 Changing room 5 Changing room 6

Italy France Finland

Spain Ukraine Russia

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MEETING ROOM BOOKING PROCESS

CHANGING ROOM 11 JUNE

DATE June 9 June 10 June 11 June 128:00/ 9:00 GBR GBR

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FOR INFORMATION

Time Zone UTC+3 (Moscow Time)Voltage 220 V / 50 HzCurrency Russian Rouble; Foreigncurrencies can be exchanged in mosthotels and banks in RussiaBanking: International creditcards that can be used in Kazaninclude Master Card, Visa Card, andAmerican Express CardEmergency services:Fire service 01Information 09Police 02Emergency Number 112Ambulance 03

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OC CONTACTS

If you have any enquiries or require any clarifications related to the information set forth in this publication, please contact the Organising Committee (ANO “Directorate for Sports and Social Projects”) at the following e-mail address: nationalfederations@dspkazan.com.

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Duration 3 hours Cost Group of 4–19 people — 7,800 RUBGroup of 20–40 people — 13,000 RUBThe tour features Kazan’s landmarks. The experienced guide will accompany guests to the Old-Tatar Sloboda (where the Tatars lived after Kazan was conquered by Ivan the Terrible), Sukonnaya Sloboda (the city’s former industrial complex, founded by Peter the Great) and to the Liberty Square which houses the Kazan City Hall, Opera and Ballet Theatre, the Conservatory, the Republic of Tatarstan Government Building and the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Tour participants will also visit the jewel of the city — the Kazan Kremlin.

KAZAN SIGHTSEEING TOUR WITH A VISIT TO THE KAZAN KREMLIN

Duration 3 hours Cost Group of 4–19 people — 7,000 RUBGroup of 20–40 people — 10,250 RUBThe Raifa Bogoroditsky Monastery is considered to be one of the most beautiful monasteries in the Republic of Tatarstan. The complex is located in the Volga-Kamsky Reserve, 18 km away from Kazan. The Monastery was founded in the 17th century, fully renovated 10 years ago and is currently being used.

RAIFA BOGORODITSKY MONASTERY TOUR

Duration 5 hours Cost Group no more 3 people — 8,250 RUBGroup of 4–18 people — 10,750 RUBGroup of 19–40 people — 15,500 RUB+ admission pass in installation 210 RUB on one man.The Sviyazhsk island city was founded in the 16th century by Ivan the Terrible as a fortified post in front of Kazan. The island’s appearance has not changed significantly since then. The island houses two monastery complexes and the famous 16th century wooden church which was built in one day.

TOUR TO THE SVIYAZHSK ISLAND CITY

Duration 10 hoursCost Group no more 3 people — 18,150 RUBGroup of 4–18 people — 24,650 RUBGroup of 19–40 people — 32,600 RUB+ admission pass in installation 650 RUB on one man + dinner — 400 RUB on one manThe Bolgar Museum Reserve is one of the few historical and architectural complexes of the Volga Tatars (9th–10th centuries). Bolgar is a place of worship and pilgrimage for Muslims seeking to make a minor hajj to the holy places. This was where, in 922, the capital of the Volga Bulgaria officially accepted Islam and thus linked its fate with the culture of the Islamic world.

BOLGAR MUSEUM RESERVE TOUR

RUGBY EUROPE PARTNERS / ПАРТНЕРЫ РЕГБИ ЕВРОПЫ

RUGBY UNION OF RUSSIA PARTNERS / ПАРТНЕРЫ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ РЕГБИ РОССИИ

EVENT PARTNERS / ПАРТНЕРЫ МЕРОПРИЯТИЯ