I think that Russia's defence is reasonably solid - the big question is whether Arshavin can overcome his lack of fitness in form for Zenit and display his top form. If not, then they are going to find it hard to score enough to win many games.

Still - and this feels like it applies to a lot of teams in the tournament - in this ultra-defensive age I think that between brave defenders and a good goalkeeper (Akinfeev seems to be back on form) they could well muddle through the group phase.