Talking Russian Football with Elena Okaemova

Football : Talking all things Russian football with journalist and Football Industry MBA candidate Elena Okaemova

On today’s podcast we are joined by the ever cheerful Elena Okaemova, a journalist who worked at Radio Zenit for 11 years, starting as an intern before working her way up to be the head of media and senior broadcaster.

A must for any football fans who are interested in the business side of sport, or are interested in how football works outside of the Premier League Bubble. Fascinating stuff.

In today’s episode we cover:

  • The economics of Russian Football and how clubs are financed

  • Media rights and issues with viewing figures

  • The product of Russian Premier League Football and competitive balance

  • Zenit St Petersburg and Gazprom

  • FC Ufa - a model for the future?

  • World Cup 2018, hooliganism (or lack of it) and the legacy it left

  • The future of Russian Football

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