Pyotr Bystrov

Pyotr Aleksandrovich Bystrov (Russian: Пётр Александрович Быстров, born 15 July 1979) is a former Russian association footballer. He usually played as a central, left-sided or offensive midfielder. He has played for Russia. He grew up in St Petersburg with his mother, a ballet dancer. Though his father, a law professor, never married Elena, they both carry his surname. In 2007, Bystrov passed his law exams and wished to pursue a career as a sports lawyer working for the IOC.

Pyotr Bystrov

Personal information
Full name	Pyotr Aleksandrovich Bystrov
Date of birth	(1979-07-15) 15 July 1979
Place of birth	Gorky, Soviet Union
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
	FC Lokomotiv Nizhny Novgorod
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1996–1997	FC Lokomotiv-d Nizhny Novgorod	30	(5)
1997–2000	FC Lokomotiv Nizhny Novgorod	64	(2)
2000–2001	FC Dynamo Moscow	36	(6)
2002–2005	FC Saturn Ramenskoye	91	(13)
2006–2008	FC Moscow	70	(7)
2009–2012	FC Rubin Kazan	50	(0)
International career
1999–2001	Russia U-21	10	(5)
2003	Russia	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals