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Zenit facing 18,000 km away day as promotion set to cause travel chaos

SKA Khabarovsk will be turning out in the Russian top-flight next season, meaning a number of their rivals are preparing for epic trips on the road

SKA Khabarovsk have secured promotion to the Russian top-flight, handing the likes of Zenit St Petersburg some mammoth away trips.

A penalty shoot-out victory over Gazovik means that Khabarovsk will be hosting fixtures against the elite next season.

While they are understandably delighted at that prospect, it is unlikely that their rivals are relishing their presence in the Premier League.

Zenit, for instance, are facing up to an 18,000 km round trip across the width of the country.