World Cup 2018. Rostov. Guide to Rostov-on-Don

Rostov-on-Don. Everyone will surely have their own association with this marvelous sunny city. Someone will certainly say: “Rostov-dad”, someone will remember that it is, by the way, the birthplace of both Kasta and Basta at the same time, someone will immediately talk about food and the legendary crayfish and fish with beer as an appetizer.

Very soon Rostov will host the World Cup at the new Rostov Arena stadium. In our selection we’ve gathered some cool places that are a must-see.

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How to get from the airport and train station in Rostov?

There are several ways to get from the airport to the city:

The cheapest and most convenient: marshrutka #700, 285 or 286. The price of the question: from 75 to 95 rubles.
Cab: with the help of the site you can calculate the cost of your trip online. The price of the question: from 300-400 rubles. If you decide to use well-known applications for ordering a car – Uber or Yandex, we advise you to compare prices in advance and learn about the existence of fixed rates.

As for the stations, they are all located within the city, so you should not have any problems with finding transportation.

Where to live in Rostov?

The 2018 FIFA World Cup is just days away, but if the question of accommodation is still on the list of unresolved issues for you, we advise you to hurry up. Try to find an apartment for a large company or a place in a hostel with the help of popular services Airbnb și Rezervare. We have selected a few options for you below to make it easier for you to navigate the pricing policy.

A good option for visitors to the city, with reviews, within walking distance of the stadium.	View
Small cozy apartments in the city center, you will have to get to the stadium by public transport, but in the evening you can walk around the cozy evening Rostov.	Watch
Calm and quiet hostel in the city center.	Watch

How to get to the stadium?

Rostov Arena stadium is located in the southern part of the city. Fans can get there in several ways: by public transportation (buses); by special shuttle buses: S2, S4, S7; by electric train (station – “Zarechnaya”).

How to get there by bus?

Bus No. 39 (from the main railway station)	Stop “City beach” or “Shalash”. The interval of movement is 10-15 minutes. The fare is 24 ₽.
Bus No. 516	Stop “City Beach” or “Dinamo Recreation Center”. Interval: weekday: 20 min. The fare is 24 ₽.

How to get there by shuttle bus?

Navetă S2	Goes from Gagarin Square to Rostov Arena. Intermediate stops at M. Gorky St. and B. Sadovaya St. (RINH).
Shuttle S4	Goes from Privokzalnaya Square to the western passage of the stadium, as well as from Gagarin Square.
Shuttle S7	From the intercepting parking lot on Sholokhova Ave. with an intermediate stop at the stadium “Olymp-2” to the eastern passage of Rostov Arena.

Start of shuttle bus routes from 15:30. Travel for all fans on match days will be free of charge upon presentation of a match ticket and FUN-ID.

How do I get there by train?

From the southern districts you can get to the stadium by train, the nearest train station is Zarechnaya, it is located two bus stops away. You can also walk from the station.

Transportation network: in a nutshell

In the city it is easy to get around with the help of popular ground transportation. Buses, streetcars, trolleybuses and shuttle buses will always come to your aid.

What to try in Rostov?

Sweets “Mishkino happiness”. Under this name, the local factory “Mishkino” produces delicious candies, kozinaks, halva. In Rostov there are several branded kiosks of the brand.
Cossack souvenirs. A hat, caftan or even a nagayka – in the stores of the city such things are very popular among tourists who like to buy authentic souvenirs.
Fish. In the Rostov region catch a lot of different fish. Carp and dried fish are in special demand among the guests of the city. If there is a desire to bring deliciousness home, it makes sense to visit the central market or any supermarket.
Ukha. Many local restaurants and cafes prepare this fish soup in the best traditions of Russian cuisine.
Local wine from autochthonous varieties. It is believed that Peter I himself had a hand in the development of viticulture on the Don. By his decree in 1706 near Tsimlyanskaya and Razdorskaya stanitsa vineyards were laid out. Now you can find good wine in local stores.

Where to eat?

When we imagine a southern feast, the imagination itself draws us tables that are bursting with different delicious dishes, hospitable hosts and endless jugs of local wine. But we are sure that in order to catch the atmosphere of Rostov-on-Don it is not necessary to ask for dinner at the local, it is enough to visit one of the pleasant and not crowded (if you are lucky) cafes or restaurants with local cuisine.

By the way, if you still planned a luxurious feast in a rented apartment, you should remember that you can buy alcohol in Rostov before 23:00 and not before 8:00 in the morning. Fortunately, you can always order a mug of beer or a glass of wine in cafes without time restrictions.

Cafe “Cossack Farm”. Here you can try excellent kebabs from mushrooms, vegetables, fish, liver and of course pork. Learn more.
“Donskaya uha”. This is where you can and should go to try the legendary boiled soup.
“Yalla”. Traditional southern dishes intertwined with traditional Russian cuisine. Ossetian pies and assorted khachapuri. Chicken broth, khash, Ukrainian borscht, gazpacho, lagman and tsar’s ear. Forshmak, kolodets and carpaccio. Each guest will find something to his gastronomic taste.
For tasty beer and appetizers we go to Harat’s Pub. Tasty, inexpensive and for sure with an opportunity to watch current soccer matches and broadcasts. Learn more.
Another Rostov pub with German cuisine that keeps the level is Schneider Weisses Brauhaus. We recommend ordering pike dumplings for connoisseurs of something “special”. Learn more.

What to see?

It is impossible to see the whole Rostov in a couple of days, but it is much more realistic to walk through the main key sights and feel the hot temper of the locals and the color of the city on the banks of the Don. In our selection we have gathered 5 places that will not leave you indifferent.

Bolshaya Sadovaya Street. The local Arbat, a beautiful street with a lot of stores and souvenir stores. Just what you need for an evening promenade with friends or family.

It is interesting: it is hard to imagine, but once Bolshaya Sadovaya was the outskirts of Rostov: until the middle of the XIX century here was dumped garbage and all sorts of filth. But by the beginning of the twentieth century on both sides of the street were already laid out beautiful gardens, opened luxury stores and important offices, tramways.

Embankment of the Don River.
Paramonov warehouses. A symbol of Rostov merchants. Since there were no refrigerators in those times, they were cooled by springs that ran from under the ground.
Pushkinskaya Street. Most of the street is a boulevard, ideal for strolling. That is why in 2010 it officially began to carry the status of a park zone. It is also one of the first streets in Russia to have free Wi-Fi.
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God is the main temple of the Rostov diocese and is similar in its external architecture to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow.

Rostov-on-Don can rightly be called a city of contrasts. Here you want to live, to spend the day and look at the stunning sunsets on the waterfront, walk along the beautiful central streets, where, no matter what the house, then belonged to a famous merchant manor. In Rostov you want to eat delicious food: local fruits, fish, drinking Tsimlya wine or a glass of cold beer.

Rostov is first of all the unhurried south of our country, which you should have time to enjoy, getting into the rhythm of this city. Plan your trip in advance, and let this trip bring you only positive emotions!