Novosibirsk is the largest city and administrative centre of Novosibirsk Oblast and the Siberian Federal District in Russia. As of the 2021 Census, it had a population of 1,633,595, making it the most populous city in Siberia and the third-most populous city in Russia after Moscow and Saint Petersburg. The city is located in southwestern Siberia, on the banks of the Ob River.
Novosibirsk Oblast is a federal subject of Russia located in southwestern Siberia. Its administrative and economic center is the city of Novosibirsk. As of the 2021 Census, Novosibirsk Oblast had a population of 2,797,176.
MŠK Žilina is a Slovak football club based in the town of Žilina, that is playing in the Slovak Superliga. Since the league inception in 1993, the club has won 7 titles and comes second in All-time table that makes them one of the most successful teams in the competition. The club and their supporters alike are nicknamed Šošoni and play their home games in the Štadión pod Dubňom. In the 2016–17 season, Žilina won the Slovak League.
Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport is situated in the town of Ob, 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) west of the center of Novosibirsk, an industrial and scientific center in Siberia and Russia's third-largest city.
Ural Airlines is an airline based in Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia, that operates scheduled and chartered domestic and international flights out of Koltsovo International Airport. In 2018, the company transported nine million passengers.
Omsk Time (OMST) is a time zone in Russia that is six hours ahead of UTC (UTC+06:00), and 3 hours ahead of Moscow Time (MSK). It is used in Omsk Oblast.
Belokurikha is a town and a balneological resort in the Altai region of Russia, located on the Belokurikha River 250 kilometers (160 mi) south of Barnaul, the administrative center of the krai. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 14,661.
There are eleven time zones in Russia, which currently observe times ranging from UTC+02:00 to UTC+12:00. Daylight saving time (DST) has not been used in Russia since 26 October 2014. From 27 March 2011 to 26 October 2014, permanent DST was used.
Kuybyshev is a town in Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia, located on the Om River, 315 kilometers (196 mi) west of Novosibirsk, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 45,299 (2010 Russian census); 48,848 (2002 Census); 51,171 (1989 Soviet census); 40,000 (1970).
Krasnoyarsk Time (KRAT) is the time zone seven hours ahead of UTC (UTC+07:00) and 4 hours ahead of Moscow Time (MSK+4). KRAT is the official time zone for central and east Siberian regions of Krasnoyarsk Krai, Kemerovo Oblast, Khakassia and Tuva.
MSK-IX is an Internet eXchange Point (IXP) with headquarters in Moscow, Russia. With over 549 connected networks and 3,37 Tbps of peak traffic, MSK-IX is one of the world's largest IXPs. According to the Internet Exchange Report by Hurricane Electric Internet Services, MSK-IX is the second in Russia and is one of the seven largest in the world by the numbers of members.
Toguchin is a town and the administrative center of Toguchinsky District in Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia, located on the Inya River 125 kilometers (78 mi) east of Novosibirsk, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 21,900 (2010 Russian census); 22,179 (2002 Census); 23,189 (1989 Soviet census).
Cherepanovo is a town and the administrative center of Cherepanovsky District in Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia, located 109 kilometers (68 mi) southeast of Novosibirsk, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 19,803 (2010 Russian census); 20,496 (2002 Census); 22,116 (1989 Soviet census).
Chulym is a town and the administrative center of Chulymsky District in Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia, located on the Chulym River 131 kilometers (81 mi) from Novosibirsk, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 11,568 (2010 Russian census); 12,275 (2002 Census); 13,703 (1989 Soviet census). It was previously known as Chulymskoye.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for national football teams organized by FIFA. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018, after the country was awarded the hosting rights in late 2010. It was the eleventh time the championships had been held in Europe, the first time they were held in Eastern Europe, and the first time they were held across two continents. At an estimated cost of over $14.2 billion, it was the most expensive World Cup ever held until it was surpassed by the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Kochkovsky District is an administrative and municipal district (raion), one of the thirty in Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia. It is located in the south of the oblast. The area of the district is 2,518 square kilometers (972 sq mi). Its administrative center is the rural locality of Kochki. Population: 14,863 ; 16,301 (2002 Census); 16,745 (1989 Soviet census). The population of Kochki accounts for 27.3% of the district's total population.
Ust-Tarksky District is an administrative and municipal district (raion), one of the thirty in Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia. It is located in the west of the oblast. The area of the district is 4,061 square kilometers (1,568 sq mi). Its administrative center is the rural locality of Ust-Tarka. Population: 12,307 ; 14,670 (2002 Census); 15,405 (1989 Soviet census). The population of Ust-Tarka accounts for 31.0% of the district's total population.
Ob is a town in Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia, located 17 kilometers (11 mi) west of Novosibirsk, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 25,382 (2010 Russian census); 24,473 (2002 Census); 25,014 (1989 Soviet census).
Tatarsk is a town in Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia, located 457 kilometers (284 mi) west of Novosibirsk, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 24,217 (2010 Russian census); 26,051 (2002 Census); 30,355 (1989 Soviet census); 31,000 (1974).
The 2014–15 FC Krylia Sovetov Samara season was the club's first season back in the National Football League following their relegation in 2014. They also played in the Russian Cup.
