[5] On 21 February 2020 he broke his calf bone in a training session and wasn't expected to be able to play for Rubin for the duration of the contract.

[6] However, 2019–20 Russian Premier League season was extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Russia and Tarasov recovered and made his debut for Rubin on 5 July 2020 in a game against FC Orenburg.

He was called up again by Fabio Capello to the national team for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and against Azerbaijan in October 2012.

Statistics accurate as of match played 26 March 2016[12] Tarasov caused controversy when he removed his shirt to reveal a vest displaying a picture of Vladimir Putin with the words "the most polite president", during an already politically charged[14] match between Turkish opponents Fenerbahce in their 2-0 Europa League defeat on Tuesday 16 February 2016.

[16] In January 2018, Tarasov married Russian model Anastasia Tarasova (née Kostenko) and they have 2 daughters and 2 sons together.