Monday 11 June 2018 14:30, UK
From fixtures and fun facts to the key men, all you need to know about Russia ahead of this summer's World Cup.
Manager: Stanislav Cherchesov
Star man: Igor Akinfeev - Russia's captain has featured more than 100 times for his nation between the sticks, and has won six league titles with CSKA Moscow.
How they qualified: As hosts.
History: Ten appearances at the World Cup finals but have not progressed from the group stage since the break up of the Soviet Union. Best finish - as Soviet Union - remains fourth in 1966.
Fun fact: The distance between Russia's westernmost stadium (Kaliningrad) and easternmost stadium (Ekaterinburg) is more than 1500 miles - roughly the same distance as Moscow to London.
Best World Cup moment: Oleg Salenko's record haul. The striker made history at the 1994 finals against Cameroon by becoming the first - and still only - player to score five goals in a World Cup match.
Player you've never heard of: Aleksei Miranchuk - The 22-year-old Lokomotiv Moscow forward has four goals in 14 games for Russia since making his debut in 2015.
Kit: Home - red and white; Away - white and blue.
Group A fixtures: Saudi Arabia (4pm, June 14, Moscow), Egypt (7pm, June 19, St Petersburg), Uruguay (3pm, June 25, Samara)
