He generally plays as a prop and represented Russia internationally.
[1] He was included in the Russian squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup which is scheduled to be held in Japan for the first time and also marks his first World Cup appearance.
[2] He made his international debut for Russia against Namibia on 11 July 2015.
[3] In April 2021, it was confirmed that he had signed a short-term contract with Premiership Rugby side London Irish for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.
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