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About the league
The Russian Cup is an annual association football tournament in Russia, established in 1992. The competition is open to all professional football clubs in the country, with the top teams from the Russian Premier League and the second-tier Football National League participating. The tournament is contested in a knockout format, with each tie played as a single match, except for the final, which is played at a neutral venue. Top teams such as Lokomotiv Moscow, CSKA Moscow, and Zenit Saint Petersburg have dominated the competition, with Lokomotiv Moscow being the most successful team, having won the cup nine times. Notable achievements include Spartak Moscow's 1994 victory, which marked their first major trophy in the post-Soviet era. The Russian Cup is a significant event in the Russian football calendar, attracting a large audience and providing a platform for teams to compete for a prestigious trophy and a spot in the UEFA Europa League.