"Rodina" continues to extend contracts

      In the off-season, Kirov's "Rodina" continues to work on extending contracts with players. New agreements with the club have been signed by Vyacheslav Nelyubin and Oleg Tolstikhin.

      Nelyubin is a graduate of "Rodina." In addition, he has played for Krasnoyarsk's "Yenisey" and Nizhny Novgorod's "Start." In the past season, the 25-year-old midfielder scored eight goals and provided one assist.

      Tolstikhin is one of the most decorated players in the country. He is an eight-time Russian champion and has won the Cup four times. The past season was the 38-year-old hockey player's debut for "Rodina" (five goals scored).