In Nové Město, Czech Republic he returned to World Cup with his best individual result in career – 7 place in pursuit.

In Antholz, Italy he scored his first individual World Cup podium – 2 in sprint.

In Oslo, Norway he scored his first win (sprint) and finished 3rd in Pursuit and Mass start.

At the Biathlon World Championships 2012 he competed in sprint, pursuit, mass start and relay.

In Oberhof he scored 3 podiums in 3 races: he has run 2nd leg in relay, which Russia win.