Football Federation of Tuva is Adopted into All-Russian Football Union

Football Federation of Tuva was adopted yesterday into the All-Russian Football Union. It's an important step certifying that after over 10 years of stagnation soccer in the republic is reviving. The play was brought to Tuva by the first specialists from Russia in the 30-ties of the last century and the play on the Tuvan sandy soils reminded that of the soccer played in Brazil. There were hundreds of football teams and football clubs. Football Championship was held annually since the 60-ties. But in the years of perestroika the play was not paid attention to, football fields were not taken care of. For the last 3 years football in Tuva is witnessing a rebirth. New teams are appearing. In October, 5-9, football competitions for the Prize of the Prime-Minister will be held in the republic.