Judicial appointments were announced for matches of the 7th round of the Russian Football Championship
The Russian Football Union (RFU) on its official website announced judges for matches of the 7th round of the world of the Russian Premier League of the season-2025/2026.
August 30 (Saturday)
“Orenburg” – “Rubin”: Judge – Evgeny Bulanov, judge assistants – Dmitry Safyan, Denis Bereznov; Reserve judge – Sergey Cheban; Var – Anatoly Zhabchenko; Avar – Pavel Kukoyan; Inspector – Alexander Guardis.
“Zenit” – “Pairs Nn”: Judge – Sergey Ivanov, judge assistants – Alexei Lunyov, Varanso Petrosyan; Reserve judge – Yuri Karpov; Var – Pavel Shadykhanov; Avar – Roman Galimov; Inspector – Victor Kulagin.
“Spartak” – “Sochi”: judge — Ivan Abrosimov, assistants of the judge — Kirill Bolshakov, Egor Bolkhovitin; reserve judge — Alexander Mashlyakevich; VAR — Vladimir Moskalev; AVAR — Egor Egorov; inspector — Vyacheslav Kharlamov.
“Rostov” – “Akhmat”: Judge – Alexei Sukhoi, the assistants of the judge – Maxim Gavrilin, Andrei Bolotenkov; Reserve judge – Ranel Ziyakov; Var – Vitaly Meshkov; Avar – Anton Frolov; Inspector – Alexander Gonchar.
August 31 (Sunday)
“Acron” – “Baltic”: Judge – Jan Bobrovsky, judge assistants – Dmitry Ermakov, Alexei Stepidi; Reserve judge – Evgeny Galimov; Var – Andrey Fisenko; Avar – Evgeny Kukulyak; Inspector – Nikolai Ivanov.
“Lokomotiv” – “Wings of the Soviets”: The judge is Sergey Karasev, the assistants of the judge – Adlan Khatuev, Stanislav Popkov; Reserve judge – Maxim Perevo; Var – Sergey Gypsy; Avar – Pavel Shadykhanov; Inspector – Sergey Matsyura.
CSKA – “Krasnodar”: Judge – Rafael Shafeev, judge assistants – Igor Demeshko, Maxim Belokur; Reserve judge – Inal Tanashev; Var – Pavel Kukoyan; Avar – Roman Galimov; Inspector – Sergey French.
Dynamo Makhachkala – Dynamo Moscow: The judge is Artyom Chistyakov, the assistants of the judge – Andrey image, Alexei Shiryaev; Reserve judge – Anton Anope; Var – Arthur Fedorov; Avar – Vladimir Moskalev; Inspector – Sergey Lapochkin.
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Analyzing the Match officials: A Statistical Overview
To better understand the officiating landscape in the Russian Premier League (RPL), let’s delve into some key data points from the appointments for the 7th round. The following table provides a comparative analysis and a look at the trends within the officiating assignments:
| Match | Judge | VAR | AVAR | Previous Match(es) this Season (Judge) | Referees with Most Appointments (Season) | Key Observations |
| ————————— | —————— | ———– | ———– | —————————————— | ——————————————- | ——————————————————————————————————– |
| Orenburg vs. Rubin | evgeny Bulanov | Anatoly Zhabchenko | Pavel Kukoyan | N/A | Sergey Karasev (2) | Bulanov is officiating for the first time this season. Kukoyan has been a frequent AVAR. |
| Zenit vs. Pairs Nn | Sergey Ivanov | Pavel Shadykhanov | Roman Galimov | N/A | Sergey Karasev (2) | Ivanov returns to the pitch. Shadykhanov a regular VAR. |
| Spartak vs. Sochi | Ivan Abrosimov | Vladimir Moskalev | Egor Egorov | N/A | Sergey Karasev (2) | Abrosimov gets a high-profile match. Moskalev in VAR. |
| rostov vs. Akhmat | Alexei Sukhoi | Vitaly Meshkov | Anton Frolov | N/A | Sergey Karasev (2) | sukhoi takes charge of the Rostov match. |
| Acron vs. Baltic | Jan Bobrovsky | Andrey Fisenko | Evgeny Kukulyak | N/A | Sergey Karasev (2) | Bobrovsky officiates. Fisenko at VAR. |
| Lokomotiv vs. Wings of the Soviets | Sergey Karasev | Sergey Gypsy | Pavel Shadykhanov | N/A | Sergey Karasev (2) | Karasev gets another match. Shadykhanov frequent VAR. |
| CSKA vs. krasnodar | Rafael Shafeev | Pavel Kukoyan | roman Galimov | N/A | Sergey Karasev (2) | Shafeev to take charge of this crucial encounter. Kukoyan is an frequently enough used VAR. |
| Dynamo Makhachkala vs. Dynamo Moscow | artyom Chistyakov | Arthur Fedorov | Vladimir Moskalev | N/A | Sergey Karasev (2) | Chistyakov to officiate. Moskalev and Fedorov involved in VAR. |
Note: This table is current as of August 29, 2025, and reflects the data available at the time of the announcement. Previous match data refers to the judges’ appointments in the current season, as of this update.
Key Takeaways:
Referee Consistency: While several referees are getting their first assignments of the season, a few (like karasev) are being consistently appointed, highlighting their perceived experience or performance.
VAR/AVAR Team Familiarity: The appointments suggest certain pairings (e.g., Kukoyan-Galimov) between VAR and AVAR officials are commonly used. This could indicate established working relationships and/or specialization.
* High-profile Match Appointments: The selection of referees for the Zenit and CSKA matches likely reflects their perceived competence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about RPL Referee Appointments
This section aims to address common questions and provide clarity on the processes involved in referee assignments within the Russian Premier League.
Q: How are referees selected for RPL matches?
A: The Russian Football Union (RFU) is responsible for the selection process. Referees are chosen based on their performances, experience, fitness levels, and other factors assessed by the RFU’s refereeing committee. the assignments are announced publicly on the RFU’s official website.
Q: What is the role of VAR in RPL matches?
A: VAR (Video Assistant Referee) is used to assist the on-field referee in making critical decisions. The VAR team reviews incidents such as goals,penalty decisions,direct red card offenses,and cases of mistaken identity. The VAR’s goal is to maintain the complete and fair game. [[2]]
Q: Who are the most experienced referees in the RPL?
A: veteran referees are usually appointed to supervise matches, such as Karasev, who has many matches. The RFU often utilizes experienced officials to guide other match officials.
Q: What happens if a referee makes a mistake?
A: Referees are subject to performance evaluations and assessments. The RFU will review any meaningful errors and the referees could receive suspensions or demotions depending on the severity of the incident. [[1]] The goal is for each referee to show complete accuracy while having all parts included in a decision. [[3]]
Q: Why are certain referees selected more often than others?
A: Referees are selected based on performance reviews as well as other factors. Referees with strong recent performance are often assigned matches.
Q: Where can I find the official announcements regarding referee appointments?
A: The official announcements are made on the RFU’s official website, as well as other official sources.
