As we take the train from Moscow to St. Petersburg, the one word that comes to mind is “glowing”. From the beautiful architecture, to the friendly faces, to the passionate fans, Moscow is always glowing. In a literal sense, the sun “sets” early in the morning, and “rises” just a couple hours later.. but it never gets completely dark. Down town streets have halos of glowing lights that complete the glow of the city. In my opinion, the true glow of Moscow comes from the people in it. Everywhere we turn there are people cheering on their team, treating strangers like family. The thousands of fifa volunteers high-fiving as many as possible make everyone feel welcome. Football has increased Moscow’s already glowing culture of kindness and hospitality to a whole new level.
