World Cup 2018: Russia's stadiums in pictures

Region Stadium in Moscow. On the periphery of Moscow, this stadium will be a multi-purpose venue with a 44,257 capacity Photograph: Russia 2018 bid committee

Proposed stadium in Rostov-on-Don. Located on the left bank of the Don River, just opposite the centre of the city on a site of 52 hectares Photograph: Russia 2018 bid committee

Stadium in Krasnodar. Set to accommodate 50,015 fans - making it the third biggest stadium of the tournament Photograph: Russia 2018 bid committee

Stadium in Samara. Situated at the confluence of the Volga and Samara rivers, this 44,918 all-seater stadium has yet to built Photograph: Russia 2018 bid committee

Spartak Stadium in Moscow. Construction was due to start three years ago, but this image of the 42,000 all-seater stadium remains a vision of the future rather than a reality. It will be the home of Spartak Moscow – giving them their own stadium for the first time in their 75-year history Photograph: Russia 2018 bid committee

Dynamo Stadium in Moscow. Built in 1928 and currently under reconstruction, the new stadium expects to hold 44,920 people Photograph: Russia 2018 bid committee

Stadium in St Petersburg. Construction is three years behind schedule but this 60,000 all-seater stadium, which will be home to Zenit St Petersburg, should be completed in 2011 Photograph: Russia 2018 bid committee

Yekaterinburg stadium in Yekaterinburg. On the fringes of Kazakhstan and with a population of 1.3 million people this city will be home to a 44,130 all-seater stadium Photograph: Russia 2018 bid committee

Stadium in Kazan. Built on the Volga river, this 45,015 ground will be home to former Russian champions Rubin Kazan Photograph: Russia 2018 bid committee

Stadium in Volgograd. Built in the city formerly known as Stalingrad, this 45,015 all-seater stadium will be the centrepiece of a vast new park close to the Mamayev Mound WW2 memorial Photograph: Russia 2018 bid committee

Stadium in Yaroslavl. Situated in the heart of Yaroslavl, this is another visionary proposal. Once built it will hold 44,042 fans and will be home to FC Shinnik Yaroslavl Photograph: Russia 2018 bid committee

Stadium in Sochi. This will be a host venue for the 2014 Winter Olympics as well as the World Cup. Its capacity should be 47,659 Photograph: Russia 2018 bid committee

Stadium in Kaliningrad. Situated close to Poland, Kalingrad will host its matches in this 45,015 all-seater stadium situated on an island Photograph: Russia 2018 bid committee

Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod. Yet another stadium located in stunning environs, and with a capacity close to 45,000 (44,899 to be precise) Photograph: Russia 2018 bid committee

Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Built in 1956 and host to the 2008 Champions League final between Manchester United and Chelsea, the Luzhniki Stadium will undergo yet more renovation to boost its capacity to 89,318 Photograph: Russia 2018 bid committee

Stadium in Saransk. A small city with a population of only 300,000, but due to have a striking 45,000 all-seater stadium Photograph: Russia 2018 bid committee