Cities that will take the World Cup football matches in 2014. Curitiba

• Cities that will take the World Cup matches in 2014. Curitiba

Curitiba - the last city that we have time to talk on the eve of the World Cup. In this remarkable city Russian national team will play the final match of the group stage, so the Russian fans will have a unique chance to leave an indelible mark in the cozy town squares and parks, as well as welcoming bars and restaurants

Curitiba as a specially chosen by lot fell just our team: it is the coldest city of the twelve capitals of the world championship. In June and July, the average temperature is only 12-13 degrees, and accidents of our opponents, thermophilic Algerians, have all chances to stiffen yet at the approaches to the stadium. Russian players is the second consecutive year playing for the system of "Autumn Spring", such "cold" is no stranger. In short, harsh Brazilian nature is on our side.

The name "Curitiba" is translated from the language of the local Indians as "pine place", as is common t. N in the vicinity of the city. "Pirate pine" - huge coniferous tree of the genus Araucaria.

Due to the purposeful policy of Mayor Jaime Lerner of Curitiba itself also claims to be the most environmentally friendly city of the planet.

Curitiba very high average level of quality of life.

From the middle of the XIX century the city's economy began to develop rapidly, based on ranching, logging, mining and cultivation of yerba mate.

Thanks to a thriving economy, Curitiba management could pay great attention to urban planning and beautification of the city, now known all over the world a unique success story for infrastructure development.

Curitiba is famous in the Americas well-organized public transport system (Rede Integrada de Transporte), are characterized by high cost-effectiveness and ease of use, as well as a holistic approach to Urban Development.

Excellent bus stops are so fond of the inhabitants of the city, which are reflected in street art.

Curitiba is the main economic center of southern Brazil, possessing a strong diversified economy.

The city has repeatedly held top positions in various ratings as a Latin American and world cities most attractive for investment and ease of starting / running a business.

The crime rate is relatively low compared to other major cities in Brazil, which in general is typical for the towns of the south.

Curitiba in Brazil has historically been the center of the Ukrainian community in the city is home to about 50,000 Brazilians of Ukrainian origin (a quarter of the total number in the country). In the photo - a descendant of Ukrainian emigrants in the third generation.

In general, the same as in the whole of southern Brazil, most of the residents are descendants of European immigrants from Austria-Hungary, Italy, Germany and the western regions of the Russian Empire.

Although the historical roots, the citizens, of course, first of all will be cheering for Brazil.

Curitiba is one of the most important museums of contemporary art in Brazil - Oscar Niemeyer Museum.

Contemporary art is represented in Curitiba not only in museums, but also directly on the walls of city buildings.

Street fashion is no different special delights and is consistent with the classic provincial notions of beauty.

In one single garment Brazilians can easily connect his two main passions - football and religion.

On Saturdays playing weddings in Curitiba.

On Sundays - a walk in the park. Botanical Garden - an indispensable place for fans selfie.