Russia’s World Cup Prep Is Stranger and Crazier Than You’d Ever Imagine

Welcome To The Mustache Revolution

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Russian fans are growing out their best mustaches to support their home team. The funny facial hair idea was inspired by manager Stanislav Cherchesov. Few flavor savers are as glorious as his!

When you go to Russia and see a surprising amount of mustaches, don’t panic. Just act casual. The country isn’t stuck in the 1970s; it’s just practicing the classic sports tradition of playoff facial hair. The funny thing is, the traditional is usually reserved for the players, not the fans. Coming up, if Russia has its way, fans will be players soon enough!