To say that football in Costa Rica is the main kind of sports means to say almost nothing. Football here is a way of life, religion and a national dignity. Maria hurricane, which happened in the country on 5 – 6 of October, caused multiple damages, washed out roads and unfortunately brought casualties. It also made country’s authorities change traffic routes, block roads, cancel school lessons, close state and private institutions and, which is the most important thing, shift for one day the national event - a football match giving a chance to Costa Rica team to win the trip to World Cup in Russia. Can you imagine? One more day of tedious waiting and doubts when people had to persuade themselves that nothing unexpected would happen and the trip to Russia will finally happen.
Marco Maggi: ”Russian to the Bone" 20.01.2024
Italian entrepreneur Marco Maggi's book, "Russian to the Bone," is now accessible for purchase in Italy and is scheduled for release in Russia in the upcoming months. In the book, Marco recounts his personal odyssey, narrating each stage of his life as a foreigner in Russia—starting from the initial fascination to the process of cultural assimilation, venturing into business, fostering authentic friendships, and ultimately, reaching a deep sense of identifying as a Russian at his very core. 