On the 11th of February 1967, Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin visited the UK and his trip included a 14 hour visit to Scotland.
In this trip he visited Glasgow, had a tour of Hunterston Power Plant in North Ayrshire, visited Troon to have lunch at the Marine Hotel and watched Kilmarnock v Rangers at Rugby Park.
Prior to kick-off, Kosygin presented the captains of both teams with crystal footballs (we know Rangers still have theirs in the trophy room). The game ended 2-1 for Rangers.
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