A St. Petersburg court issued a fine of 300,000 rubles against the Zenit football club for violations that occurred during a championship parade. The ruling was announced by the city’s partner court press office, detailing the guilt finding and the monetary penalty imposed on FC Zenit JSC.
The court’s statement declared that FC Zenit JSC was found guilty and subjected to a 300,000 ruble fine for acts observed during the event. The decision reflects concerns about public order and safety during what was billed as a celebratory gathering following a recent match against Krasnodar that ended in a 2-2 draw.
Following the May 13 match with Krasnodar, which ended in a draw, Zenit organized a public event with more than a thousand attendees. The proceedings cited multiple breaches of public order, including damage to green spaces and interference with pedestrian and vehicle traffic in public areas. There was also an issue with the club delaying a required letter intended to notify the Main Department of Internal Affairs of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region about the regiment, causing an administrative delay of six days.
In the prior season, Zenit secured the Russian championship title for the fourth time in a row. On July 15, Zenit additionally claimed the Russian Super Cup by defeating CSKA in a penalty shootout, adding to the club’s list of consecutive successes and reinforcing its position as a dominant force in domestic football.
As the new Russian Premier League season progresses, Zenit, led by coach Sergei Semak, has accumulated four points from three rounds, with a win, a draw, and a defeat to their credit. The team is set to face Fakel Voronezh in the upcoming round, continuing their campaign amid expectations from fans and analysts alike.
The report closes with an unusual note that references comments by a former Zenit coach who drew a comparison between the number of affluent individuals in the Czech Republic and Russia, though the relevance to the central disciplinary matter remains unclear and has been noted as part of broader contextual chatter surrounding the club’s public perception.