The Zenit Penza Post
Market10 Aug 2026
Zenit Penza turn down Tver for Timofey Kashitsyn
The offer was not close and it was refused without much discussion. Whether the second one is refused as quickly is another matter.
Market10 Aug 2026
Gleb Geikin puts it in writing
“This is not anger. I have thought about it for months, and nothing that has happened lately changed my mind.” The request is on a desk at Zenit Penza, and it is not being withdrawn.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Amir Khairulin signs a new deal
“I never wanted to be anywhere else. There is unfinished business here.” Amir Khairulin commits to Zenit Penza for another 3 years.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Tempers go at Zenit Penza
Carlos Zepeda was at the centre of it, and by the time it was pulled apart there were three or four others involved. Training grounds are small places and long seasons make them smaller.
Match8 Aug 2026
Zenit Penza come up short against Metallurg
Metallurg left with the points after a 0‑1 defeat that will take some explaining on the terraces.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Alexey Makushkin gets it from the manager
“Nobody here is above being told.” It was not said with a name attached, but the dressing room can count, and so can everybody who was listening.
In brief
- Market Still no ink between Zenit Penza and Akhjad Garisultanov
- Market Zenit Penza sign Amir Khairulin, one for the future
- Squad 5 new faces, and Zenit Penza are still learning each other
- Player ratings Nobody could get near Artur Arslanov