We all know Russia for Vodka, Cossack hats and Rocky IV, but we must also point out a few other things

The Luzhniki Stadium is located in the Khamovniki district of Moscow, just southwest of the city centre

Moscow is located on the Moskva Rover, which bends its way through the city. Most of the city's main sites are located on the Northern Bank of the river.

There are several airlines which fly from the UK direct to Moscow including British Airways from Heathrow into Domodedovo Airport, KLM from Heathrow and UK regional airports (via Amsterdam), into Sheremetyevo II Airport and Aeroflot from Heathrow into Sheremetyevo II.

We often warn that accommodation is overpriced, in Moscow we are talking upwards of £250 per night for a decent room.

Moscow has many attractions, but most are not tourist-friendly unless you speak Russian.

Helpful hints for the day of the match