The location of Russia's Euro 2012 group games significantly diminishes the threat of Russian hooligan violence, an official said on Thursday.
The tournament is being held in Poland and Ukraine, and this month Russia were drawn to play all three of their group games in Poland.
Russians do not need visas to visit Ukraine, but do for European Union member Poland, meaning fans will not be able to access Russia's matches simply by driving over the border.
Starting June 8, Russia play against the Czech Republic in Wroclaw, then head to the capital, Warsaw, to face home nation Poland and later Greece.
"I think Warsaw is an excellent option," Yekaterina Fedyshina, deputy general director of the Russian Football Union, said. "The hooligans won't be able to get to Warsaw."
The situation might change if Russia gets to the knockout-stage matches, five of which are to be held in Ukraine.
Although Russia has a deeply entrenched and feared army of football hooligans, they do not have a particular reputation for causing trouble abroad.
Fans rioted in Moscow when the country crashed out of the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea, and a year ago held a violent protest near the Kremlin against the police.
