The football club Tosno has announced a return. The news came through its social channels, signaling revival for the club starting with the upcoming season.
According to official statements, Tosno is resuming activities with strong institutional backing. The Tosnensky district administration and the municipality of Tosnensky urban settlement joined forces with FC Tosno and MKU SDC Atlant to outline a comprehensive plan. The plan covers all levels, from children and youth teams to men’s squads and veterans. Under a unified banner, every official competition run by the Russian Football Union will feature teams operating under the single Tosno identity and using the FC Tosno brand in the field of play and administration. This coordinated approach ensures consistency across all age groups and competitive formats.
Historically, Tosno was established in 2013, experienced a brief hiatus, and reemerged to compete at higher levels before suspending operations again. The club first reached the Russian Premier League in July 2017, marking a milestone for a club of its size. During that season, notable players such as Anton Zabolotny, Evgeny Chernov, Georgy Melkadze, Timofey Margasov, Vladimir Bystrov, and Pavel Pogrebnyak represented the team. The season concluded with a 15th-place finish, which resulted in relegation to the Russian Football National League. Shortly after, the club’s license was withdrawn, and reports indicated that the club ceased operations a few days later. The history of Tosno also includes a triumph that resonated beyond its city: in the 2017/18 season, Tosno won the Russian Cup, overcoming Avangard Kursk in a dramatic final that remains a cornerstone of the club’s legacy. [citation needed]
In related discussions about the future of top-flight competition in the region, figures such as Gadzhi Gadzhiev and Rashid Rakhimov have been cited as influential voices. There is speculation about the potential impact of such leadership on Rubin’s ascent back to the Premier League, illuminating broader conversations about club development, investment, and strategic planning in Russian football. These conversations reflect a broader trend where clubs leverage local government support and multi-stakeholder collaboration to stabilize and grow their competitive programs. [citation needed]