Minnikhanov wished success to Rubin's former coach Rakhimov.

      Rais of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov today received the former head coach of the Kazan football club Rubin, Rashid Rakhimov, and wished him success. This was reported on her Telegram channel by the head of the Rais RT press service, Liliya Galimova.

      “In Tatarstan they know how to not only greet people with dignity, but also to see them off,” she emphasized.

      It was announced today that the former Rubin coach had left the club. He will be replaced as head coach by the Spanish specialist Frank Artiga.

      Video: t.me/galimovatatarstan.

      Photo: Press service of the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan

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