ı agree with you.but ı think russia is more advenced turkey and other teams.because of their games are stable.our play very well if our girls' spirit well...good luck to all of teams...
I agree with u Flyingdutchman, that Turkey is the main favourite now, with the reasons u mentioned.
About Russias roster. Moroz is out and Merkulova in, since I think Regina is a lot better its bad in some way. But I belive Merkulova is in because she is a funny and relaxed girl that likes to joke, and have a good relation with many players in the team, so I guess one aspect of why she is in, is to create a peacefull atmosphere