Zarema Salikhova, the spouse of Leonid Fedun who owns Spartak Moscow, recently expressed her views on Fan ID and the broader responsibilities of public policy around sports events. She described the permit system required for stadium access as something she sees differently, indicating that she would not participate in obtaining fan cards through government services for herself or her children. Salikhova suggested that weekends offer better opportunities for family outings, such as attending Khachaturian’s ballet Spartacus, which she prefers over engaging with state-run identifiers. She emphasized that the real focus should be on how families and their parents are treated when foundations invite them to matches, and how outreach programs could support people in need, such as those attending oncology clinics, wheelchair users, or children in orphanages. The comments were reported by Sport-Express, highlighting a stance that centers on personal beliefs about public administration and social responsibility rather than compliance with state procedures.
In the league standings, Spartak Moscow holds the lead with 13 points, edging Zenit St. Petersburg and Rostov, both on 11 points. This balance sets up a tense race as the season unfolds and teams vie for top position.
Looking ahead, Spartak is prepared to travel for the sixth round, with an away clash against Dynamo Moscow scheduled for August 20. The kickoff is set for 17:30 local time, a match that will attract attention from fans across the country who closely follow the rivalry between Moscow’s big clubs.
Earlier in the campaign, Salikhova also shared her reflections on Spartak’s decisive victory at home against Sochi in the fifth round of the Russian Premier League. The remarks framed the win as a moment of affirmation for the club and its supporters, while also sparking discussion about how public-facing decisions intersect with football culture and family life.