Moscow 2012 Bid Summary
TOTAL BID ESTIMATE COST $11.8 billion
Based around the Moscow River, the Olympic facilities and venues will use the river for transport with access from the Olympic village and over 70 other piers, taking only 10 minutes to some of the venues.
Luzhniki Stadium
The existing Luzhniki Olympic Complex seating about 80,000 people, will be the focus for the events, hosting the Opening and Closing Ceremonies as well as the athletics competitions. It will be 10-15 minutes from the Olympic Village.
The River transport plan means that the first time, all Olympic events would be held within the city limits of the Host City.