MOSCOW: The presentation of the official emblem of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™, which will be broadcast on Channel One on 28 October on the Vecherniy Urgant [Evening Urgant] programme, will also be shown as part of a light show projection on the facade of the Bolshoi Theatre

The light show and Channel One programme will begin simultaneously, at 11.30pm Moscow time, and the image of the official emblem of the 2018 FIFA World Cup will appear on the facade of the Bolshoi Theatre at the same moment as it will appear on the TV

“The Bolshoi Theatre is one of the most recognisable symbols of Russia in the world, personifying the traditions that this country holds dear,” commented CEO of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Local Organising Committee, Alexey Sorokin.

“We believe that the World Cup in Russia will be an event that millions of fans will remember for its unique atmosphere – reflecting the richness of our culture and the breadth of the Russian spirit, while the exciting official emblem of the 2018 FIFA World Cup will reflect the vibrancy of this tournament.”

The latest information about preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia can be found on the website FIFA.com/russia2018

2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Local Organising Committee Media Office