Russia        


This page is a quick snapshot of the status of Australian Football in Russia. For further information, browse our news items or use the search facility. If you wish to contact football officials from the country, please search our site for links to their leagues or clubs, including in our Atlas. If unsuccessful, we can normally assist with putting people in touch.

Approx population (2009):   142 million

National side:   -

Governing body:   N/A

Primary contact / link:   -

WFN Census (2004):   N/A

WFN World Ranking (2008):   N/A

History:   Occasionally World Footy News has been sent stories about someone giving Aussie Rules clinics in Russia, but there is not currently any active clubs. In 2009, the organisers of the EU Cup announced that they'd had a submission from a team to represent Russia, based around members of the "Threshers" Rugby Club from Moscow. However, this side didn't eventuate, and we haven't heard any further news.

Outlook (2010):   As yet, nothing to report on, but we'll keep you posted.

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