The exhibition "ART-Sport 2018," featuring works by famous Russian artists of the 20th century, and an international exhibition of posters "FOOTB-ALL MIX" will open at the museum on June 6.

"On June 7 an exhibition titled "Football! Football!" by Brazilian photographer and journalist Caio Vilela, dealing with the world-wide passion for football, will open at the Mordovian Museum of Fine Arts," the museum's press service said.

Russia will host its first-ever FIFA World Cup from June 14 to July 15, with the games set to be held in 11 cities across the country.

Saransk's 45,000-seater Mordovia Arena is set to host four group stage matches, including a game between reigning European champions Portugal and Iran on June 25.