Russian fans face spiraling expenses , visa anxiety ahead of Manchester United final . The Russian Embassy criticizes UK for tightening Russian visa requirements . The UK 's Times newspaper quoted a foreign ministry spokesman as saying that Russian authorities would waive the need for visa applicants to produce a letter of invitation in the case of ticket holders . 50,000 Manchester United and Manchester United fans expected to go to UK .
Russian fans face spiraling expenses , visa anxiety ahead of Manchester United final . The Russian Embassy criticizes UK for tightening Russian visa requirements . 50,000 Manchester United and Manchester United fans expected to go to UK .