The CSKA striker spoke about the rest in the off-season and plans for the day with the Gagarin Cup.

— Two weeks have passed since the championship. Tell me, how did you spend this time?
— I had a very good time, took some rest. Думаю, восстановился, набрался витаминов. I had a rest with friends: with Dima Zugan and Kirill Samsonov. We were in Egypt, it's still chill in Turkey right now.

— What are your plans for the Gagarin Cup day?
— Yes, later I will go with the Cup to my first hockey school in St. Petersburg. I'll show the guys the trophy, what to strive for.

— How long does it take to recover physically and mentally from such a season?
— It was a very long season. I haven't seen much of my relatives all this time. I think every hockey player in our team had it like that. It is important for morale to spend more time with relatives. Loved ones are always fueled by positive emotions. Physically, everything is fine, just need a little rest, unloading.

— Many people noted the progress in your game after the final. How do you feel about the spreads in the press, is there pressure?
— There is a slight discomfort. This is my first time in such a situation. I don't know what to do — I try to think only about hockey. There is no pressure for sure.

— When will you resume preparing for the new season?
— I will start training at the beginning of June. As I said, now we need to unload a little. And since June I will be preparing to feel in perfect order for the training camp!