The 1996 Russian Second League was the fifth edition of Russian Second Division. There were 3 zones with 60 teams starting the competition (2 were excluded before the end of the season).
Zone West
Overview
Standings
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Top goalscorers
33 goals
31 goals
29 goals
25 goals
23 goals
17 goals
16 goals
15 goals
14 goals
13 goals
Zone Centre
Overview
Standings
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Top goalscorers
34 goals
30 goals
27 goals
25 goals
24 goals
21 goals
20 goals
19 goals
17 goals
16 goals
Zone East
Overview
Standings
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Top goalscorers
22 goals
18 goals
16 goals
14 goals
13 goals
11 goals
10 goals
9 goals
See also