Foreign press estimates Kharkiv preparations to EURO-2012

The article also notes that Kharkiv has made tremendous progress in preparations for EURO-2012 and that new infrastructure will remain for future generations: «The post-Soviet industrial town, located near the border with Russia, has built hotels, restored the state hostels, reconstructed football stadium «Metalist» and built an international airport to achieve success as one of the eight host cities in Poland and Ukraine».
 

At the same time correspondents «Radio Free Europe» remind that a few years ago Kharkiv had no tourist infrastructure, had lack of good roads and hotels.