In ROSGOSSTRAKH Russian Football Championship season 2016-2017 MD 1 kick-off match in St.Petersburg Zenit played against Lokomotiv in a draw 0:0.

In the opening match of the RFPL 15-anniversary season in St.Petersburg the spectators saw not only a tough competition on the pitch, but also said good-bye to the favourite player of the local audience  - forward Hulk, who will continue his career in China.