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2 unusual facts about 2013 Summer Universiade


Kazan–Passazhirskaya

As a preparation for the 2013 Summer Universiade, Russian Railways plans to create a high-speed rail service between the station and the airport (aeroexpress).

Vostok watches

2013, Vostok is the official watch merchandise of the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan.


Aurieyall Scott

Scott was entered into the Athletics competition at the 2013 Summer World University Games (Universiade) in Kazan, Russia, initially competing in 200 metres and the 4x100 relay.

Ihor Radivilov

At the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Igor along with the Ukrainian team (Oleg Vernyayev, Oleg Stepko, Petro Pakhnyuk and Maksym Semiankiv) led to a second place finish in the team final.

Kazan International Airport

A new modern 20.000 square meters terminal (labelled 1A) opened on December 2012 and a new railway connecting the airport directly with central Kazan has been completed for the 2013 Summer Universiade (serviced by Siemens Desiro trains).


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Oleh Vernyayev

At the 2013 Summer Universiade, Verniaiev led his Ukrainian team (Igor Radivilov, Oleg Stepko, Petro Pakhnyuk and Maksym Semiankiv) to a second place finish in the team final and qualified for the all-around final.