Widening The Base
Moscow vs St Petersburg is a classic Russian battle, and the latter are finally getting their act together lower down the leagues.
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Fresh Starts and Old Stars
With a 100% record from their opening two games, has Fabio Capello convinced a divided public on his suitability for the national team?
A Short-sighted Show of Strength
A tweak to the league rules allows Russian sides to play with an additional foreign player on the pitch. But have they sacrificed their national team’s future for the outside chance of European club glory?
A Time To Change
Defeat to Greece signals the end of Dick Advocaat’s time in charge of Russia. What will the new man in charge need to do to improve, and where will the next generation of stars come from?
Taking Opportunities With Both Hands
Igor Akinfeev’s injury threatened to ruin Russia’s Euro 2012 before the tournament even started. Thanks to Zenit’s goalkeeper, that hasn’t been the case.
The Unlikely Return of a Forgotten Man
After more than a half a decade in the international wilderness, Marat Izmailov has made a sensation return to the Russian national side. His journey to Poland and Ukraine has not been an easy one.
The Impossible Replacement
Ever since Lev Yashin’s career ended, Russia has struggled to find a truly world class goalkeeper to replace the great man.
