Tells about the events of November 1945 when the first Post War championship of the USSR winners, Dynamo-Moscow, went on the historic tour of Britain.
Tells about the events of November 1945 when the first Post War championship of the USSR winners, Dynamo-Moscow, went on the historic tour of Britain. Soviet football players won not only on the football fields of England. They managed to win the hearts of the English audience, transforming the view created by the Western press and propaganda about the Russian people and the Soviet country.
1945 marks the year of Dynamo Moscow's visit to London for a series of matches against undefeated British teams, such as Chelsea and Arsenal. The tour quickly becomes a sensation, as a charming English correspondent falls in love with one of the Russian players. Meanwhile, unscrupulous local bookmakers see an opportunity to profit from the games, which millions of fans are expected to attend. However, the silent and unassuming Russian players have some surprises up their sleeves, leaving everyone in awe.—Pin Chia