From St. Petersburg to Siberia, Russia can be traversed onboard the carriages of the Trans-Siberian railway, a network connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East. It’s known as the longest railway line in the world.
In an unprecedented global initiative leading up to the 2018 World Cup, ESPN will present The Last Train to Russia. The 12-episode series runs from March to June, concluding with two episodes set in Moscow.
The series explores Russia through the eyes of ESPN International soccer reporter Martín Ainstein as he visits 11 World Cup host cities. The third episode in the series, “Saransk,” airs Wednesday, April 4 (8:30 p.m., ESPN Deportes). In that episode set in the capital of the Republic of Mordovia, Ainstein plays hockey with the locals at the Mordovia Arena, the new stadium built for the 2018 World Cup.
In the video above, Ainstein shares his thoughts on reporting for Last Train.
Vilma Obando, Santa Brito and Martín Ainstein produced the video above. Watch the trailer for the series below.
Journalism on Display
ESPN followed the hockey team from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during its time in Minnesota for the Junior National Tournament. Outstanding job by ESPN chronicling this visit so soon after the shooting at the team's Parkland, Fla., school. https://t.co/ShDwpyv3xV pic.twitter.com/YYK1NR4Uf9
— Paul Walsh (@walshpj) March 29, 2018
Tons of respect for Coach Geno Auriemma- His is a story of hard work, discipline, high expectations, and toughness. Even the best players are expected to play defense with their HANDS UP! & Wright Thompson is the greatest sports story teller of our time. https://t.co/Dm9CnIX3HJ
— Jason Malone (@MaloneJasonP) March 28, 2018
Always fascinated by Billy Walters stories. He goes on the record in this one to talk Mickelson, who was stuck $1.95M: https://t.co/MlAGTNtjUJ
— Adam Levitan (@adamlevitan) March 30, 2018
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I wrote an op-ed in the Daily Mail. I humbly ask you to read, consider, and share. https://t.co/bqEWUN4F3S via @MailOnline
— Will Reeve (@ReeveWill) March 29, 2018
Just love @Kurkjian_ESPN stories during games. #MLBxESPN #mlb
— Adam Rigoli (@RigoliRavioli) March 29, 2018
