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Spartak Gogniev Reigning champions CSKA Moscow were held 2-2 by newly-promoted Ural in the opening round of fixtures in the Russian Premier League.

Zenit Zenit St. Petersburg took a three-point lead at the top of the Russian Premier League as they overcame Spartak Moscow 4-2 on Saturday.

Zenit Title rivals Zenit St Petersburg, Spartak Moscow and Lokomotiv Moscow all posted victories in Round 10 of the Russian Premier League.