Kuban made their immediate return to the Premier League , while Volga is playing their first season at the highest football level of Russia .
The relegated teams were replaced by 2010 First Division champions Kuban Krasnodar and runners - up Volga Nizhny Novgorod .
champions made Kuban Krasnodar 's immediate return to the Premier League , Volga Nizhny Novgorod Volga is playing their first season at the highest football level of Russia .
The relegated teams were replaced by 2010 First Division champions Kuban Krasnodar and runners - up Volga Nizhny Novgorod .