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Russia tries to dispel England fans' fears ahead of 2018 World Cup

Related Topics: England, Russia, 2018 FIFA World Cup

The Russian National Tourist Office in London is providing information to England fans to help "dispel their doubts about security matters" ahead of the 2018 World Cup.

Despite the success of this summer's Confederations Cup in Russia, violence around England's meeting with Russia at Euro 2016 in France raised lingering concerns about personal safety for the upcoming World Cup.

A BBC "Panorama" investigation broadcast in February, entitled "Russia's Hooligan Army," suggested there are plans to attack England fans next summer.

Visit Russia deputy chief Alexei Cherepanov told the TASS news agency: "Our office is already functioning.