He remained with the team during the 2009–10 season (as the team was relegated to the second-tier Vysshaya Liga due to financial concerns), scoring five goals and ten points in 40 games.
He remained on the team throughout the 2009–10 season, which saw them relegated to the second-tier Vysshaya Liga due to financial issues. During this time, he scored five goals and ten points in 40 games.