Until recently a member of the Soviet bloc. Why when Russia is now supposedly a nearly so called democratic country should they wish to join the EU. Obviously to join the gravy chain. As far I as would be concerned if still living in the UK would be to get the hell out of Europe regardless of the cost. As has been proved over and over again this joining of so called different nationalitys has not worked as has cleary been accepted as not workable by certain countrys in Europe. Why compound the situation by trying to join nations as one. Most people are proud of their heritage and want to keep it. I can see the time coming when it will be against the law to represent your country in every sport, as will be considered unacceptable to some of the dozy headed people who have put the world in its present situation. We will have to find another planet to play soccer against and start all over again. Cheers John Sabourn.