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Throughout the years, the league saw intense competition, with Dynamo Moscow clinching an impressive nine titles and Spartak Moscow not far behind with seven. The first non-Moscow team to win a title was Dynamo Kyiv in 1961, marking a significant shift in the league's dynamics. As the 1960s progressed, Dynamo Kyiv became further enshrined in Soviet football history, particularly following its participation in the 1966 World Cup, where the team finished fourth.