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Polish fans are astonished with FIFA World Cup-2018 organisation and Russian hospitality

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Polish fans are astonished with FIFA World Cup-2018 organisation and Russian hospitality


03.07.2018

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The FIFA trip for the Polish fans was exciting, TASS reports. Mateusz Rai and Caesar Idrisko said the organisation of the Championships has exceeded expectations. It was obvious that Russian authorities made every effort for successful holding of the Mundial, Polish fans said.   

Rai and Idrisko shared that the subway car where Polish fans were chanting Thank you, Russia! to be a very special memory for them. The guests are sure they would not forget hospitality and kindness o Russians, emotions at the stadiums, other fans from all over the globe. “Football brings nations together,“ - said Rai.

Mateusz Rai and Caesar Idrisko came to the Mundial because they've won the contest that was held by Russian-Polish Center of the Dialogue and Consent. There were 100 applications. The contestants had to answer pretty difficult questions about history of Russian-Polish relations, and also to write an essay “What connection do I have with Russia?” The fans have seen three matches, after which the Polish team lost the game and couldn't get into the play-off.

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