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CSKA Moscow saw their lead cut to four points after they were held to a 2-2 draw against local rivals Spartak Moscow, coupled with Zenit St. Petersburg's late win over FK Krasnodar.

Dinamo Moscow failed to gain ground on Zenit St Petersburg after a 2-1 loss to Anzhi Makhachkala, while Spartak Moscow drew 1-1 with Spartak Nalchik.