Will the World Cup in Russia be safe for visitors?

Since Russia became the host of the Football World Cup 2018 was announced, there are fears regarding the safety of football fans in the country. Russian fans have a negative image in Europe, which worsened after the mass brawls in Marseille during Euro 2016. English fans accused Russian hooligans of acting with "military organisation" and they were equipped with face masks and telescopic batons during the riots.
Given this horrific experience, it is not surprising that people in the UK are pessimistic about safety at the tournament. In a recent survey Ipsos survey Respondents in various countries were asked whether they thought that the tournament in Russia will be safe for visitors or not. Only 34 per cent of British respondents agreed, the lowest figure recorded in the survey. People in China and India (two countries that did not reach Russia) are the most confident, with over 80 per cent agreeing that the tournament will be safe. In Germany, 67 per cent of respondents think it will be safe, as do 59 per cent in France.
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