The Zenit midfielder scored the opener in Russia's 2-0 away win over Cyprus.
The goal came in Alexander Erokhin's 28th game for his country. Vyacheslav Karavaev also started the game and Daler Kuzyaev came on in the 68th minute.
Russia's next match is on 7 September against Malta in Moscow.
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