He was born in Orsk, Orenburg Oblast, USSR.

He was a member of the Russian team that clinched the gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

started his professional career in Lokomotiv-Izumrud, the team based in Ekaterinburg.

Nikolay won the 2011–12 CEV Champions League playing with Zenit Kazan.

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