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FIFA has fined the Russian Football Union $30,000 for supporters racist chants against French players during a friendly in Saint Petersburg in March.
The sanction comes just few weeks before Russia hosts the World Cup fromJune 14 to July 15.
Black French players such as Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and FC Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele were subjected to monkey taunts,which breached the FIFA Disciplinary Code.
In a statement, FIFA reiterated their "zero-tolerance approach to discrimination" and will implement "a series of measures to fight discrimination and promote diversity".
FIFA calls on all fans to come to the stadiums in a spirit of unity, peace and friendship,"
Racism remains one of the key concerns in the build-up to the World Cup owing to Russia's poor record.
Paul Pogba was among those subjected to monkey chants.
Russian fans have been charged with racism offences at the previous two UEFA European Championships.
Referees have been given the power by FIFA to halt or abandon matches at the World Cup, due to start with the opening match between Russia and Saudi Arabia in Moscow, for discriminatory incidents.
The racist incident involving the Russian fans and French players marked the latest at the Saint Petersburg Stadium,due to host a World Cup semi-final.
Zenit St. Petersburg has twice faced charges from European football's governing body UEFA as a result of racism from fans during matches in the Europa League, the second-tier club competition on the continent.
In February, chants mocking a black player were audible from sections of the Zenit crowd during a game with German club RB Leipzig.
Last year, Spartak Moscow and rivals Dynamo Moscow were both fined by the RFU for racist behaviour from their fans.
