The 1990 Soviet Top League season was the 53rd since its establishment. Spartak Moscow were the defending 12-times champions, but came only fifth this season and marginally qualified for continental competitions. The league was shortened and a total of fourteen teams participated. By the start of the season both Georgian teams had withdrawn followed by another withdrawal from Žalgiris at the start of competition. The league consisted of ten teams contested in the 1989 season and the Army club promoted from the Soviet First League. The representatives of the Baltic states as well as Georgia chose not to take part in the competition.
The 1994 Commonwealth of Independent States Cup was the second edition of the competition between the champions of former republics of Soviet Union. It was won by Spartak Moscow who defeated Uzbek side Neftchi Fergana in the final. As at the previous edition of the tournament, Ukraine opted not to send a team.
2002 was the first season of the Russian Premier League. While the structure of the competition did not change, the top level clubs gained independence from the Professional Football League.
The 1995 Commonwealth of Independent States Cup was the third edition of the competition between the champions of former republics of Soviet Union. It was won third time in a row by Spartak Moscow who defeated Georgian side Dinamo Tbilisi in the final. This was the first time Ukraine was represented at the tournament, as well as the first time when three points were awarded for a win.
The 1996 Commonwealth of Independent States Cup was the fourth edition of the competition between the champions of former republics of Soviet Union. It was won by Dynamo Kyiv in their first participation in the competition, while Omari Tetradze was honored as the Best player award. In a change from the previous years, top two teams of each group progressed through the first stage, and a quarterfinal round was played for the first time.
The 1997 Commonwealth of Independent States Cup was the fifth edition of the competition between the champions of former republics of Soviet Union. It was won by Dynamo Kyiv second time in a row.
The 2009 Commonwealth of Independent States Cup was the seventeenth edition of the competition between the champions of former republics of Soviet Union. It was won by Sheriff Tiraspol for the second time.
The 1998 Commonwealth of Independent States Cup was the sixth edition of the competition between the champions of former republics of Soviet Union. It was won by Dynamo Kyiv for the third time in a row.
1990 Soviet First League was part of the Soviet football competition in the second league division. After the fall of the Soviet Union some clubs left the Soviet competitions and the league was reduced.
1993 was the second season Russia held its own national football competition since the breakup of the Soviet Union.
The 1991–92 Soviet Cup was the last edition of the knockout football cup of an already non-existing political entity, the Soviet Union.
The 2004 Commonwealth of Independent States Cup was the twelfth edition of the competition between the champions of former republics of Soviet Union. It was won by Dinamo Tbilisi for the first time.
The 1999 Commonwealth of Independent States Cup was the seventh edition of the competition between the champions of former republics of Soviet Union. It was won by Spartak Moscow for the fourth time.
The 2000 Commonwealth of Independent States Cup was the eighth edition of the competition between the champions of former republics of Soviet Union. It was won by Spartak Moscow for the fifth time. For the second time in a row the competition was played in a two-division format introduced a year before.
The 2001 Commonwealth of Independent States Cup was the ninth edition of the competition between the champions of former republics of Soviet Union. It was won by Spartak Moscow for the sixth time overall and third in a row. For the third and final time the competition was played in a two-division format. The next year the format was changed, mostly due to relegation of Ukraine from the top division.
The 2002 Commonwealth of Independent States Cup was the tenth edition of the competition between the champions of former republics of Soviet Union. It was won by Dynamo Kyiv for the fourth time overall. After three seasons played with two divisions, the tournament was reverted to the previous format.
The 2003 Commonwealth of Independent States Cup was the eleventh edition of the competition between the champions of former republics of Soviet Union. It was won by Sheriff Tiraspol for the first time.
The 2005 Commonwealth of Independent States Cup was the thirteenth edition of the competition between the champions of former republics of Soviet Union. It was won by Lokomotiv Moscow for the first time.
The 2006 Commonwealth of Independent States Cup was the fourteenth edition of the competition between the champions of former republics of Soviet Union. It was won by Neftchi Baku for the first time.
The 1993–94 UEFA Champions League first round was the first stage of the competition proper of the 1993–94 UEFA Champions League, and featured 32 teams. It began on 15 September with the first legs and ended on 29 September 1993 with the second legs. The 16 winners advanced to the second round.
Spartak Moscow (1st title)
Shota Arveladze 
