Kazan is the largest city and capital of Tatarstan, Russia. The city lies at the confluence of the Volga and the Kazanka Rivers, covering an area of 425.3 square kilometres, with a population of over 1.3 million residents, and up to nearly 2 million residents in the greater metropolitan area. Kazan is the fifth-largest city in Russia, being the most populous city on the Volga, as well as within the Volga Federal District.
The 2013 Summer Universiade, officially known as the XXVII Summer Universiade, was held in the city of Kazan, Russia, the most northerly city ever to host a Summer Universiade. Over 10,400 university athletes from 162 countries participated in 13 mandatory and 14 optional sports, making the 2013 Universiade the biggest ever in the history of the event. For the first time in history a Cultural Universiade was also included, with many festivals and shows held simultaneously with the sporting events. The Universiade was organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) and by the authorities of the Russian Federation.
Matthew John Anderson is an American professional volleyball player. He is part of the U.S. national team, a bronze medalist at the Olympic Games Rio 2016 and the 2018 World Championship, 2014 World League and 2015 World Cup winner. He is a multiple winner of the CEV Champions League with the Russian club Zenit Kazan. At the professional club level, he plays for Zenit Saint Petersburg.
Maxim Mikhaylovich Mikhaylov is a Russian professional volleyball player, a member of the Russia men's national volleyball team and Russian club VC Zenit-Kazan, gold medalist at the Olympic Games London 2012, silver medalist at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, bronze medalist at the Olympic Games Beijing 2008, gold medalist at the World Cup 2011, European Champion 2013 and 2017 and a multiple medalist of the World League.
The 2010 Kazan Kremlin Cup was a professional tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It was part of the 2010 ATP Challenger Tour. It took place in Kazan, Russia, between 1 and 7 February 2010.
The Kazan Kremlin Cup is a professional tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. The event is part of the ATP Challenger Tour. The men's event began in 2010.
Ak Bars Arena is a stadium in Kazan, Russia. It was completed in July 2013, and hosts football matches, especially FC Rubin Kazan's home games in the Russian Premier League. The stadium has the largest outside screen in the world. Its capacity is around 45,379.
The 2011 Kazan Kremlin Cup was a professional tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It was the second edition of the tournament which was part of the 2011 ATP Challenger Tour and the Tretorn SERIE+ series. It took place in Kazan, Russia between 31 January and 6 February 2011.
Lisa Sabino is a former professional tennis player who played for Italy and Switzerland.
The 2012 Kazan Kremlin Cup was a professional tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It was the third edition of the tournament which was part of the 2012 ATP Challenger Tour. It took place in Kazan, Russia between 30 January and 5 February 2012.
The Tatarstan Open is a tournament for professional female tennis players played on outdoor hardcourts. The event is classified as a $25,000 ITF Women's Circuit tournament and has been held in Kazan, Russia, since 2010. It had previously been a $50,000 event.
Tennis was contested at the 2013 Summer Universiade from July 8 to 16 at the Tennis Academy in Kazan, Russia. Men's and women's singles, men's and women's team, and men's, women's, and mixed doubles events was contested.
The 2013 Kazan Summer Cup was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the first edition of the tournament which was part of the 2013 ATP Challenger Tour and 2013 ITF Women's Circuit, offering a total of $100,000 in prize money. It took place in Kazan, Russia, on 10–18 August 2013.
The 2013 Tatarstan Open was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the fourth edition of the tournament which was part of the 2013 ITF Women's Circuit, offering a total of $50,000+H in prize money. It took place in Kazan, Russia, on 26 August–1 September 2013.
The 2013 Kazan Kremlin Cup was a professional tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It was the fourth edition of the tournament which was part of the 2013 ATP Challenger Tour. It took place in Kazan, Russia between 21 and 27 October 2013.
The 2014 Kazan Kremlin Cup was a professional tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It was the fifth edition of the tournament which was part of the 2014 ATP Challenger Tour. It took place in Kazan, Russia between 10 and 16 March 2014.
The 2015 Kazan Kremlin Cup was a professional tennis tournament played on hard courts. It was the sixth edition of the tournament which was part of the 2015 ATP Challenger Tour. It took place in Kazan, Russia between 16 and 22 March 2015.
Yuuki Tanaka is a Japanese former tennis player.
The 2016 Kazan Kremlin Cup was a professional tennis tournament played on hard courts. It was the seventh edition of the tournament which was part of the 2016 ATP Challenger Tour. It took place in Kazan, Russia between 14 and 20 March 2016.
Oleg Vasilyevich Matytsin is a Russian professor and doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Corresponding Member of Russian Academy of Education and Honoured Doctor of Beijing Sport University. He is currently Minister of Sport of Russia since 2020 and President of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) since 2015. He is also a member of the Presidential Council of the Russian Federation for the Development of Physical Culture and Sport, a member of the International Fair Play Committee, and Honorary President of the Russian Students Sport Union (RSSU). Before becoming President of FISU, Matytsin played a crucial role in the development of the European University Sports Federation (EUSA), serving as Vice-President from 2007 to 2015.
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