[7] After the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted life in Canada, Batyrev headed to Russia to continue playing soccer, with his father sending tapes to clubs.
[12][13] Shortly before that, Sochi hired Vadim Garanin as manager, who coached Batyrev at FC Tver previously.
[14] He scored his first goal for Sochi on September 14, 2022, in a Russian Cup game against Torpedo Moscow.
[16] In February 2024, Batyrev was loaned to Sokol Saratov in the Russian First League for the rest of the 2023–24 season.
Batyrev is a dual Canadian and Russian citizen and is eligible to play for both national teams.