Saransk
Proper noun
Meaning
Saransk
The capital city of Mordovia, Russia
Examples
Arbelaez puts on makeup as she and her relatives prepare to attend the Colombia-Japan match in Saransk.
Clad in red and white, they were en route to their country’s opening game against Denmark in Saransk.
City buildings have got a fresh coat of paint - some have been renovated - while the streets are peppered with 'Welcome to Saransk' signs accompanying the World Cup logo and a cartoon of mascot Zabivaka the wolf.
Denmark open their World Cup against Peru in Saransk on 16 June.
The smallest host city, Saransk, is nonetheless punching above its weight for stadiums.