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Around 200 Liverpool fans have made the trip to Russia for Thursday night’s Europa League clash with Rubin Kazan.

With the club not offering any official supporter travel packages, Kopites have been left to make their own arrangements for the Group B clash.

In the absence of any direct flights, dedicated fans have flown into the Republic of Tatarstan via Brussels, Moscow, Istanbul and even Helsinki.

All supporters had to obtain a visa prior to travel with Russia insisting on collecting the fingerprints of anyone planning on entering the country.

GALLERY: Liverpool fans in Kazan and views of the city

Some were able to get that done for £98 when Russian Embassy personnel visited Anfield last month but others had to travel to the embassy in London and fork out in excess of £150 for the visa.

Rubin Kazan gave Liverpool an allocation of 400 stand tickets for the game – each priced at £25.

The number of fans in the away end is expected to be bolstered by Russia-based Liverpool supporters.

The pitch at the Kazan Arena was only relaid last week after the stadium had been used to host the World Swimming Championships.