Host Cities
Rostov-on-Don
Population
1.1 million
Stadium Rostov Arena
45,000
Fact
You won’t regret trying the famous ‘ukha’ fish soup!
About the city
Dubbed the ‘Southern Capital’ of Russia, the Southern Russian resort town of Rostov-on-Don is famous for its rich fish soups. Perched on the River Don which gives the sunny seaport city its name, flowing in from the Sea of Azov, one of Russia’s most popular tourist destinations. It has access to four other seas: Black, White, Baltic, and Caspian.