Not all teams have pronounced rivalries that don't change with each season - this article attempts to chronicle only those that last for multiple years.
Due to hockey being less popular than association football and other sports in Moscow, teams based there usually suffer in attendance.
Ak Bars Kazan is regarded as the 'older brother' of Tatarstan hockey, and the rivalry reflect a sibling mentality.
Not active since Khimik dropped out of the league after the first season due to financial issues (although it theoretically still holds KHL membership and could rejoin if finances allow).
As yet, notable rivalries due only to divisions have not really developed, although sports reporters always pay higher attention to games between the top two teams.
Both teams have green uniforms, are from autonomous republics, and have NHL-caliber players, making the games always a much watched and commented on affair.
Ak Bars has played Barys in the first playoff round of the first three KHL seasons, and defeated them every year without losing a game.