The most important thing is that we achieved the desired result and won three points. At the start of the season it's hard to play at your best. We hope that with every match we will get better. It's good that they showed our character and won against such a tough team, they defended as a team and I think they came here to play for a draw. I could not see them winning it.

Are Rubin now similar to last season's Rostov? 

It's hard to compare, these are two different teams and the players are different, everything is different. They need some time to play and then they'll be a dangerous team. 

Are Paredes and Driussi exactly what Zenith missed before? 

It's hard to say, we've only played two games so let's not rest on our laurels. Driussi scored two goals and did well, he was brought here to score goals and I think will continue in the same way, he's a great player. 

How was the pitch today? 

At the moment it is in good condition and its fine to play combinational football on it. If you compare the current pitch with last season, then it's heaven. Now it is quite good quality. The main thing is that it will withstand upcoming matches. 

For the second game in a row you and Kokorin have switched flanks. Is this planned or just happened? 

No, this is planned in training.