On 16 January, Krylia Sovetov Samara and FC Sochi played friendly matches at camps.

Krylia Sovetov Samara 1-0 Sumgayit FK

In Turkey Krylia faced team from Azerbaijan Premier League and got win through Vladislav Shitov late goal. Samara new signing Vladimir Sychevoy (Pisarky) made the starting 11 and played full first half.

FC Sochi 5-1 Forte Taganrog

Kurban Bedryev started his job in Sochi with camp at home training center, and in the first test match his new team beat Forte from the Second League Group 1. Game was held behind closed doors, the goalscorers for Sochi were Kirill Zaika, Zakhar Fedorov (youth team player), Joaozinho, Daniil Martovoy and Kirill Kravtsov.

Next teams’ friendlies: Thursday 19 January – Krylia Sovetov vs Szeged; Sunday 22 January – Sochi vs Neftekhimik