The 2004–05 season saw Yakimenko win four World Cup events in Budapest, Moscow, Warsaw, and Thiès. He was stopped in the second round at the 2005 European Championships in Zalaegerszeg, like all his teammates. They took they revenge by winning the team event after overcoming Poland in the final.
In the 2004-05 season, Yakimenko won four World Cup events in Budapest, Moscow, Warsaw, and Thiès. He was eliminated from the second round at the 2005 European Championships in Zalaegerszeg, just as all his teammates did. They retaliated by winning the team event after defeating Poland in the final.