State Duma deputy Dmitry Svishchev praised the remarks of former Zenit St. Petersburg striker and national team member Alexander Kerzhakov about the decision to leave Russia. In an interview, Svishchev reflected on Kerzhakov and his wife exercising their right to change their circumstances, while noting that the deeper question lies in whether Kerzhakov’s current comforts were built on a foundation provided by Russia. He shared these thoughts on Moscow Talks and added that he did not foresee any justification for placing Kerzhakov on a foreign agents list. (Source: Moscow Talks)
Back in early February 2023, Kerzhakov took the helm of the Cypriot club Karmiotissa. Under his leadership the squad played seven games, securing two wins, four defeats, and one draw. After this stretch, Kerzhakov resigned from his role as head coach of his own accord. The move drew attention from fans and analysts who watched his career evolve beyond Russian football. (Source: Sports News Wire)
Former State Duma deputy Svetlana Zhurova commented that she did not expect Kerzhakov to provide a detailed explanation for his departure from Russia. Her remarks underscored the broader curiosity about players who decide to pursue opportunities abroad and how these choices influence public perception of their commitments to the domestic game. (Source: Interfax)