| Season | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Champions | FC Rubin Kazan 2nd title |
| Relegated | FC Kuban Krasnodar FC Khimki FC Moscow |
| Champions League | FC Rubin Kazan FC Spartak Moscow FC Zenit Saint Petersburg |
| Europa League | FC Lokomotiv Moscow PFC CSKA Moscow |
| Matches played | 240 |
| Goals scored | 600 (2.5 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Welliton (21) |
| Biggest home win | Spartak Moscow 5–0 Tom |
| Biggest away win | Saturn 0–5 Rubin |
| Highest scoring | 10 matches with 6 goals in each |
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The 2009 Russian Premier League was the 18th season of the Russian football championship since the dissolution of the Soviet Union and 8th under the current Russian Premier League name. The season started on 14 March 2009 with a goalless draw between Amkar Perm and Rostov.[1] The last matches were played on 29 November 2009.[1] On 21 November 2009 Rubin Kazan successfully retained their champion's title.[2][3]