THE INDEPENDENT: After the doping and hooliganism scandals, Russia needs a good World Cup

Vitaly Kazakov

Russian and East European Studies

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The recent so-called 'Gentlefan: Russian warm welcome' programme centred on making international fans attending games against Russian football clubs feel safe and welcome by giving them gifts. This alone, however, is not enough.

Period	14 Jun 2018

Media contributions

Title	After the doping and hooliganism scandals, Russia needs a good World Cup
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	The Independent
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	14/06/18
Description	The recent so-called 'Gentlefan: Russian warm welcome' programme centred on making international fans attending games against Russian football clubs feel safe and welcome by giving them gifts. This alone, however, is not enough
URL	https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/world-cup-2018-russia-doping-hooligans-violence-experience-a8398716.html
Persons	Vitaly Kazakov

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