MOSCOW, 23 Apr. The Russian defender of the Croatian «Rijeka» Mikhail Merkulov spoke in an interview with «Match TV» about life abroad. The footballer moved to the Croatian club last summer.
"He fell in salary after moving from "Rubin& #34; a little more than three times. <…> Looking at the location, I realized that Croatia is the top option for the family. Sea, mountains, what else do you need? <…> Croats are as similar as possible to us in terms of mentality. These are not as boring Europeans as is commonly believed. They know how to relax. It's easier for them to rest. <…> They know how to enjoy what they have. Here I feel at ease. I'm sure that my family is safe here", the athlete said.
The player said that he considers the country's «huge plus». «Such distances that you can rent housing anywhere. Another huge plus: wherever you are no matter where you come, there is crazy beauty everywhere. Coming to a small village, you will always find a great restaurant with high ratings, «added Merkulov. Ruby».