Russian Premier League officially appointed Evgeny Melezhikov as new executive director, and his job is underway from today.

Melezhikov was Lokomotiv Moscow vice president on administrative and technical management and safety for three years (2008–2011). Later he worked in Spartak Moscow as security director (2015–2018), then took position of chief executive officer (2021–2023).

Sergey Cheban, the predecessor, was offered to become an advisor.