Foreign coaches need to learn the Russian language

Vladimir Ponomaryov, a former player of the Moscow CSKA club, emphasized that it is not mandatory for foreign specialists to learn Russian, but it is recommended to do so well. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

According to him, this positively affects the team and improves the work process. Each person's attitude towards learning a language and respect for the country they are working in varies.

If you are operating in a country, knowing its language is considered a sign of etiquette and culture, he said. Previously, Moscow's new head coach Fabio Celestini also stated his intention to learn Russian. The Swiss specialist is a polyglot and can already speak five languages.

The CSKA management paid attention to this aspect when hiring him. Knowing the language facilitates communication between the coach and the team, as well as strengthens cultural ties.

For this reason, learning Russian is considered beneficial and necessary for foreign specialists.