- How are you feeling, Nikita?
- We arrived from Moscow on Monday. Today in Minsk, at the first training session, we stretched our legs and ran on the ice.
- Which of the guys did you know before joining CSKA?
- I know Vitaly Abramov - we used to play together in the age-based national team. We chatted with Nikita Nesterov, another fellow countryman from Chelyabinsk. I am familiar with Denis Guryanov from performances overseas.
- Are there any problems with adaptation?
- No. The team is great. All the guys received me well. Everything is fine.
- Did Ilya Vorobyov show you the speeds he talked about in an interview before the training camp in Minsk?
- Yes! The task is this: did you just get the puck? And if possible, all the time move ahead. The main thing is not to fail.
- Are there any differences from the tactics of North American coaches?
- There is a similarity: the rapid movement of the puck forward. All modern trends remain in CSKA.
- What are your tasks in the team?
- Play and help win the Cup.
- Tell me about your family…
- I have a spouse. We rented an apartment near the CSKA Arena, everything is very convenient.
- What is the main thing for you in the season?
- The cup! And to score more.
