Dates 16 Mar 1997 – 9 Nov 1997 | ||
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In the 1997 season of the Russian Top League, the football team Spartak Moscow successfully defended the championship, winning their fifth Russian title.
Standings
Source: rsssf.com {{{2}}}
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
(C) = Champion; (R) = Relegated; (P) = Promoted; (E) = Eliminated; (O) = Play-off winner; (A) = Advances to a further round.
Only applicable when the season is not finished:
(Q) = Qualified to the phase of tournament indicated; (TQ) = Qualified to tournament, but not yet to the particular phase indicated; (RQ) = Qualified to the relegation tournament indicated; (DQ) = Disqualified from tournament.
1KAMAZ-Chally were docked 6 points for failing to pay a transfer fee
Spartak qualified for the UEFA Champions League 1998-99. Rotor and Dynamo qualified for the UEFA Cup 1998-99.