FC Rodina-3 Moscow: A Rising Force in Russian Football
FC Rodina-3 Moscow is a Russian football team based in Moscow, currently competing in the Russian Second League. Established in 2022 as a farm club for FC Rodina Moscow, the team represents a key component of Rodina Moscow’s youth development strategy and aims to nurture emerging talent within the Russian football system.
History and Development
FC Rodina Moscow’s promotion to the Russian First League for the 2022–23 season marked a significant step for the club. Following this success, Rodina secured professional licenses for its reserve teams, including Rodina-M and FC Rodina-2 Moscow, to compete in the Russian Second League for the 2022–23 season. Prior to the 2025–26 season, Rodina-M was rebranded as FC Rodina-3 Moscow, solidifying the club’s commitment to a multi-tiered development system.
Current Squad (as of September 11, 2025)
The current squad of FC Rodina-3 Moscow, as listed on the Second League website, features a roster of young Russian players. Key players include:
- Yefim Kolobov (DF)
- Andrey Terekhov (DF)
- Nikita Trapitsyn (MF)
- Artyom Glotov (MF)
- Aleksandr Burkov (MF)
- Artyom Kriulsky (MF)
- Maksim Belkovsky (FW)
- Nikita Dubrovsky (MF)
- Danil Roslyakov (GK)
- Vadim Pastushkov (MF)
- Aleksandr Andreyev (MF)
- Akim Belokhonov (FW)
- Ivan Vozrastov (FW)
- Ilya Petukhov (DF)
- Ruslan Kukushbayev (MF)
- Roman Tarasov (GK)
League Performance and Stadium
FC Rodina-3 Moscow competes in the Russian Second League, Division B, Group 3. FC Rodina Moscow plays its matches at the Arena Khimki, which has a capacity of 18,636 spectators.
Future Outlook
As a farm club, FC Rodina-3 Moscow plays a vital role in developing players for the senior FC Rodina Moscow team. The club’s continued participation in the Russian Second League provides a platform for young talents to gain valuable experience and contribute to the growth of Russian football. With a focus on youth development and a clear pathway to the first team, FC Rodina-3 Moscow is poised to develop into a significant force in Russian football in the years to come.