Markov competed as a singles skater for Russia until he was 13 years old. He teamed up with Svetlana Kulikova in 1996. They placed 6th at the 2000 World Junior Championships.
Until he was 13, Markov participated in singles skating for Russia. In 1996, he formed a partnership with Svetlana Kulikova. At the 2000 World Junior Championships, they finished sixth.