Rustam Minnikhanov launches the countdown to summer Universiade 2013

The Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov has launched the countdown to the World summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan.

A solemn event called “one year to go” was held at the Pyramid Culture and Entertainment Complex. It has become one of the numerous remarkable events celebrated in Kazan today.

The programme of all festivities includes opening of a giant clock in Bauman street that that will count down time until the start of the Games, the beginning of ticket sales, opening of first souvenir shop and other symbolical events.

“One year to go” event started in the Pyramid Culture and Entertainment Complex from carrying out the Universiade and FISU flags and demonstration of the video about preparation for the Games.

“We launch the countdown today, 365 days left until the beginning of Universiade. It is a very important event. My congratulations to all of you!” Rustam Minnikhanov addressed participants of the event.

Dmitry Sautin, the two-time Olympic diving champion; Aleksei Morozov, captain of Ak Bars HC; Olga Shelest, the famous TV presenter and JukeBox trio have become Ambassadors of the World student summer games.

Participants of festivities in Bauman street, the square near the Galiaskar Kamal Tatar Academic Theatre, and other key venues of the future World University Summer Games - 45,000-seat football stadium and Universiade Village got connected with Pyramid via video conferencing.