Directorate foundation
On August 14, 2009, the Directorate commenced operations on the preparation for the 27th Summer Universiade in Kazan.
- Kazan lost its first bid to host the Universiade to the Chinese city of Shenzhen.
- The bid was submitted for the second time, when Kazan received the majority of the votes from the FISU (International University Sports Federation) Executive Committee members, taking the win over the Spanish Vigo and South Korean Gwangju.
- On August 14, 2009, the Executive Committee of the 27th Summer Universiade Kazan 2013 started operation.