Sulley Muntari has defended Russias credentials ahead of the European super powers hosting of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

The Ghanaian believes the world will see a new part of Russia next year, despite concerns over the country's racist tendencies, with many cases of abuse during football games.

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Alongside Muntari's compatriot Emmanuel Frimpong, black players like Yaya Toure, Hulk and Roberto Carlos have all suffered racist abuse in Russia over the last few years.

"I think it is a good thing that Russia is going to host the next World Cup," Muntari told CNN.

"They will show that maybe all Russians aren't racist. The world will see another part of Russia, and Russia will see another part of the world. They will mingle with different kinds of people, different kinds of states."

Muntari has been in the news after suffering racial abuse during an Italian Serie A game between his club Pescara and Cagliari on April 30.

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The 32-year-old walked off after being booked by referee Daniele Minelli for complaining about monkey chants from Cagliari fans.

In 2014, FIFA released a statement to defend it's decision of choosing Russia as hosts of their flagship tournament, pleading with black players to avoid boycotts as a means of fighting Russian football fans' notorious reputation for racist abuse.

"FIFA has done well, because you can't run from your problems. You have to tackle (them)," Muntari said.

"I have no doubt that the World Cup there is going to be amazing, and is going to bring a lot of people together, and peace."

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Sulley Muntari has not been a part of Ghana's national team since being suspended for indiscipline during the 2014 World Cup. Despite issuing an apology in June last year, he is yet to make a return to the team.

The Black Stars currently face an uphill task in their bid to make Russia 2018: The team trails favourites Egypt by five points in Group D of CAF's third round of qualifying, with four matches to go.