[1] Czech Republic made its debut,[2] while Canada and Ukraine were set to return, thus reaching an all-time high of nineteen participating teams.

[3] Canada missed the championships due to domestic competitions, so a total of eighteen countries participated, which is still more than ever before.

[7] After drawn games in the group stage, a penalty shootout is held to determine final placings in the event of teams finishing on equal points All times are local (UTC+3).

[10] On January 23 the bright event "Stars of Sport" were held for inhabitants and visitors of the city, as a prelude to the opening ceremony of the world championship.

It was held at the shopping center “Aquamall” in downtown Ulyanovsk and featured sports stars like Ilia Averbukh and Maxim Marinin.