Russian behind the leader by 14.1 seconds.
The winner of the race was Frenchman Aristide Begyu, who showed a result of 25 minutes 58.8 seconds. The second place was taken by the Norwegian Johannes Dale (+2.0).
Another Russian, Alexander Povarnitsyn, took the fourth position.
Earlier, Norway won the men's relay at the CM stage in biathlon in Ruhpolding.