Alexander Alaev elected president of the Russian Premier League
The Russian Premier League announced that Alexander Alaev has been unanimously chosen to serve as the league’s president. The confirmation came from the league’s press service, marking a formal transition in leadership for the organization.
Alaev has held the role of chairman since June 27, and his mandate as president will span five years. This move places him at the helm of Russia’s top football competition with a clear, multi-year horizon for policy, growth, and governance.
In the succession process, Alaev succeeds Ashot Khachaturyants, who stepped down at the end of the previous season after deciding to resign. The change in leadership is viewed by many observers as a new chapter for the league as it continues to refine its operations and competitive standards.
After five rounds of play in the championship, Spartak Moscow holds the top position in the standings. The team, guided by Guillermo Abascal, has secured 13 points from 15 possible, defeating Krasnodar, Orenburg, Ural, and Sochi in these initial fixtures.
St. Petersburg remains closely tracked in the standings, with Zenit occupying the second spot on a similar 13-point mark. Rostov, under the management of Valery Karpin, sits in third place on tiebreaking criteria that reflect goal difference and other auxiliary indicators.
Grigory Ivanov, who previously led Ekaterinburg Ural, has spoken about the need to consider expansion within the Russian Premier League. His remarks emphasize the ongoing conversation about league structure, potential new markets, and the overall growth strategy for Russian football at the top level.