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Russia's Record-Breaking $15 Billion World Cup Price Tag: What Does It Buy?


Russia's Record-Breaking $15 Billion World Cup Price Tag: What Does It Buy?
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The World Cup in Russia is the most expensive ever – with the official price tag around $15 billion. The result: several huge new stadiums, railroads and upgraded airports, plus the chance to reboot Russia’s global image. So, will the tournament represent a good value for Russians? As Henry Ridgwell reports from Moscow, the government appears to have used the World Cup to bury some bad economic news.

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