Diversity fan zone blocked from opening in St Petersburg |

 

"The venues, intended as “safe spaces” where all would be welcome to watch the football, featured billboards promoting the achievements of women, ethnic minorities and refugees in football. There were also plans to host debates and discussions on a range of football and rights issues."

However, the night before the opening, the company renting out the venue on the edge of the fan zone suddenly pulled out and told the activists they would not be welcome.

“They asked us to go pretty rudely, turned off all the electricity, and gave no explanation,” said Elena Belokurova, a St Petersburg activist who is part of a group called Cup for People, aiming to help the World Cup bring benefits for all layers of Russian society."

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