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2013 European Championships move to Moscow!

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Russia is hosting the forthcoming men's and women's European Gymnastics Championships, scheduled to appear in Moscow (not Kazan, as originally announced) between 17th and 21st April 2013.  You can find more information at the UEG website. 

It is a bumper year for Russian international gymnastics competitions, with the Universiade taking place in the ancient city of Kazan (part of which is a UNESCO World Heritage site) in July. 

St Basil's Cathedral, Moscow, by night

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  1. M4 November 2012 at 06:56

    I thought that was mentioned a while now. I knew it was in Moscow, don't remember where I heard it though.

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  2. Queen Elizabeth4 November 2012 at 09:30

    The news has been available for some time M. I'm just updating the blog here with some key information.

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    1. M4 November 2012 at 18:53

      Ah I see, thank you for the update :)

      Some might not know either way, so now they do.

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  3. Unknown1 December 2012 at 17:50

    can you buy tickets to the event?

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    1. Queen Elizabeth3 December 2012 at 11:21

      I expect so, eventually.
      Keep an eye open for web announcement and I will try to post a link as soon as I see one.

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    2. Kristin15 January 2013 at 15:39

      Any updates with getting tickets for the event? I've looked everywhere and I'm trying to plan it out with air flight soon...

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    3. Queen Elizabeth15 January 2013 at 18:35

      Not yet. There is informtion for visiting federations - follow the link at www.sportgymrus.ru - but unfortunately nothing for us fans yet.
      Let's all keep our eyes peeled!
      Moscow is very expensive ...

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  4. Anonymous25 January 2013 at 19:56

    Does Eurosport or other tv channel will show it?

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    1. Queen Elizabeth12 February 2013 at 13:29

      There is news that the UEG will livestream the competition on the internet!

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