Why did you decide to come play to Detva?

I received a good offer and I´ve heard that there is a good level of hockey. So, I decided to come here.

What do you think about the quality of Slovak league?

The level is very good, for me the hockey here is very interesting.

Detva is a small town. Was it a big surprise for you, when you came?

No, I knew it´d be a small town from the beginning.

You personally, how do you feel in Slovakia?

I like this country. There are many very beautiful views, nice people. For me, there´s only one problem and that´s the language.

What is your personal goal/aim in this season?

My goal, as everywhere, is to try to do my job well and to learn something new.

Do you know some other guys from Russia, who play in Slovak league?

Yes, I´ve played with some.

What was the best game in Slovakia so far?

I hope that the best game is yet to come.

Detva is now at 10th place. Do you think these last games of the regular season will be more difficult as the games before?

Every game is difficult but now the fight for the play-off for us has already begun. We want to earn every point to get into the play-off.

You lost the last three games. What do you need to change?

We need to improve our defence and eliminate errors in the attack and middle zone.

What is the atmosphere in the team?

The atmosphere is good. We are ready to fight and do everything we can to get into the playoffs.