Russia eager to grab World Cup spotlight

Russia make their World Cup debut against the United States on Thursday knowing they must capitalise on their moment in the spotlight.

Russia eager to grab World Cup spotlight

Russia make their World Cup debut against the United States on Thursday knowing they must capitalise on their moment in the spotlight.

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov will attend the Pool C showdown in New Plymouth to lend government backing to a sport that is growing in popularity in Russia.

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