The former president of Moscow's "Spartak," Andrey Chervichenko, explained that "Zenit" has the right to call itself the most popular club in Russia. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
In his opinion, the popularity of "Spartak" resembles a myth left over from the late 90s and early 2000s. Chervichenko stated that the club has only won one championship and one cup in the last 20 years, making it difficult for the number of fans across the country to have significantly increased.
He emphasized that "Spartak" is always mentioned in the news, but this does not significantly contribute to the club's popularity. On the other hand, "Zenit's" results confirm its popularity, as even silver medals are viewed as a failure.
The former leader also mentioned that "Krasnodar" should be considered as a club that could compete with "Zenit" in terms of popularity in the near future. Therefore, the claim that "Zenit" is the most popular club in Russia is based on many factors.
The club's consistent successes and the growth in the number of fans ensure this.
