The Russian, for whom this season is the first in Formula 2, started 11th and finished the race in first place.
The second place was taken by his compatriot, Hitech pilot Nikita Mazepin, who started 16th. Three winners were closed by German Mick Schumacher from Prema.
Russian Artyom Markelov from the BWT HWA Racela team retired.
The second race will be held July 19th.
Earlier it was reported that Daniil Kvyat posted on his helmet an inscription in support of the former Formula 1 pilot Alessandro Zanardi.