Zenit fans descend on Manchester

Up to nine thousand Russian fans are expected in Manchester for the UEFA Cup final.

St. Petersburg’s FC Zenit face Glasgow Rangers after crushing Germany's Bayern Munich 4-0.

The first group of fans has already arrived in England. The British Embassy will continue issuing Russian visas until Wednesday morning.

Airlines have arranged additional flights to Manchester for fans who want to attend the match, which will be held on May 14 in the City of Manchester stadium.

Thirty police officers from St. Petersburg will accompany Russian fans and help their British colleagues maintain security at the game.

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