In January 2012, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko signed a decree according to which for the official world championship and set foreign tourists visa-free entry to the territory of Belarus in the period from 25 April to 31 May 2014. The basis for the visa waiver for tourists is the presence of the original or an electronic ticket to the championship matches. The official mascot of the World Cup Hockey 2014 became bison named Volat playing hockey. During the tournament officials and participants will receive a free travel on public transport, while fans will have to pay the full fare . At the time the championship will operate 12-13 additional public transport routes for communication hockey arenas with hotels and hostels. September 30, 2013 were announced ticket prices for all matches of the World Cup and for different tickets. Tickets for the group stage games range in price from 78 to 650 thousand rubles (from 6 to 50 euros) depending on the location of the place and the rating game. Tickets for the final game - from 780,000 to 5.2 million (from 64 to 424 euros). For arranging accommodation in Minsk was initiated reconstruction of existing and construction of new hotels . Also part of the fans will be located in the university dorms , because of what may be shortened school year. Total expected to arrive up to 20 thousand people. According to the latest information apartment prices in Minsk will increase up to 3 times during the championship: Source: Article
