14:10  ,  September 6, 2018

Russian footballers rush to Armenian Premiere League

 Armenian Premiere League employs more Russian players and coaches than any post-Soviet country, Championat.com reported.

A total of 63 Russians - both coaches and footballers are working in the championships of the post-Soviet countries, and 61% of them are represented inn the Armenian Premier League.

Thirty-eight Russian players and two coaches are registered in the Armenian Premier League. Four of these players are Armenians but represent Russia.

During this season, Ararat-Armenia signed a total of 11 Russian players, leaving behind Pyunik and Ararat with 10 Russian players each.

Russian Legionaries in the leagues of former Soviet states:

Armenia- 38

Belarus- 16

Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia- 9

Georgia, Uzbekistan- 5

Kazakhstan, Moldova- 4

Azerbaijan- 2

Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan- 0

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