The 2008 Russian First Division was the 17th edition of Russian First Division. There were 22 teams.

Teams

15 clubs placed 3–17 in

2007 Russian First Division The 2007 Russian First Division was the 16th edition of Russian First Division. There were 22 teams. Teams League table Results Top goalscorers See also *2007 Russian Premier League * 2007 Russian Second Division References PFL ...

, 2 clubs relegated from

2007 Russian Premier League The 2007 Russian Premier League was the 16th season of the Russian Football Championship, and the sixth under the current Russian Premier League name. The league was sponsored by insurance company Rosgosstrakh. The season started on 10 March 200 ...

and 5 zone winners from

2007 Russian Second Division The 2007 Russian Second Division was the third strongest Division in Russian football. The Second Division is geographically divided into 5 zones. The winners of each zone are automatically promoted into the First Division. The bottom finishers o ...

took part in the league: On 23 October 2008

FC Zvezda Irkutsk FC Zvezda Irkutsk () was a Russian football club based in Irkutsk. Zvezda finished first in the Russian Second Division East in 2006, winning promotion to the Russian First Division. The club previously played in the First Division between 1992 a ...

had to stop participation in the league due to lack of funds, their main sponsor Interavia airlines is having financial problems at the time.Interavia lets Irkutsk footballers down
/ref> Zvezda failed to fulfil four last fixtures.

Standings

Results

Top goalscorers

References

PFL
{{Russian First Division seasons 2 Russian First League seasons

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