· Played for both the CSKA senior and junior teams in 2007-08.
· Participated in the 2008 World Junior Championships, leading Russia in scoring with nine points (4-5-9) in seven games.
· Captained Russia to a silver medal at the 2008 Under-18 World Championships. He led the team with nine points (3-6-9), including two shorthanded goals, and was named to the tournament All-Star team. He also had led Russia in scoring with nine points (4-5-9) in seven games at the 2007 Under-18 IIHF World Championships.
· His mother was a teacher in Moscow and gives him English lessons.
FAVORITES
NHL Team: Detroit Red Wings
NHL Player: Sidney Crosby
Shootout move: "Backhand shot"
Goal celebration: "The Daniel Briere fist pump"
Practice Drill: Shootout
Movie: Gladiator
TV Show: Comedy Club
Actors: Richard Gere and Russell Crowe
Food to cook: "I don't cook"
Sport (other than hockey): Tennis
Activity away from the rink: Hanging out with friends
Place to visit: Hockey stadium