BR - The year 2011 is drawing to a close and the Russian Premier League was the scene of major news stories. The Russian Premier League (RPL) has witnessed the rise of one club and the fall of another.
The RPL is at the center of a change in schedule in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup to be held in the country. Russia appears to be the last frontier for the footballers and their supporters in the year 2011.
