Rodion Gazmanov, the son of the renowned Russian singer and composer Oleg Gazmanov, shared his views on his favorite sport in an interview with Sports Express.
The young musician explained that football is the only sport he dislikes. He recalls a memory from elementary school when he played in a defensive position and an opposing player charged toward him. He passed a ball to the goalkeeper, but it slipped through, and the moment left a lasting impression. Since then, football hasn’t held a place in his heart. Instead, hockey has his full attention. He is a devoted fan of hockey and supports CSKA. He also asked about other teams, expressing curiosity about the broader hockey landscape.
Oleg Gazmanov, the father, is known to be a supporter of Spartak Moscow, a club with a storied history in Russian football. The relationship between the Gazmanov family and Russian sports is well established, with each member often sharing affection for different teams and sports in public conversations.
In recent football action, Spartak Moscow achieved a decisive 3-0 victory over Krylia Sovetov Samara in the latest round of Russia’s top-flight league. With this win, Spartak earned a total of 30 points, placing them in fifth position on the league table. The season’s leader sits with a comfortable lead at thirty-eight points, while Zenit Saint Petersburg climbed to second place with thirty-six points after the conclusion of the previous round.
With the league taking a midseason break for winter, teams are preparing for a restart in March. The 19th round will kick off the resumption of hostilities, and Spartak is scheduled to travel to face Zenit in what promises to be a mouthwatering clash for fans of Russian football.
There has been public chatter about prior interactions involving Spartak and prominent Russian personalities, including a conversation with Philip Kirkorov. These moments illustrate how sports threads often intersect with celebrity life in Russia, reflecting a shared interest across disciplines and audiences.