It has already been stated: the fact that the Russian team opens the World Cup on May 9 imposes a special responsibility on the team. What if Russia loses Switzerland - all hockey players will shoot a foreign order? The previous head coach of the Russian national team Vyacheslav Bykov, for such days, went on a bench with a spare with a St. George ribbon, demonstrated patriotism. The current coach, Oleg Znarok, albeit Russian, but a German citizen. It turns out a hitch. But it will not be amazing, even if, say, the Russian goalkeeper today will stand in the "gate" in the helmet of the colors of ash and flame.
