The meeting, which took place in Saransk, ended with a score of 5: 2 in favor of the guests.
The victory for Lokomotiv was brought by goals from Grzegorz Krychowiak, who scored in the 40th and 60th minutes, Fedor Smolov, who distinguished himself in the 47th minute, Murilo, who hit the opponents' goal in the 74th minute, and Maciej Rybus, who scored in the 79th minute.
Tambov responded with goals from Azer Aliyev, who distinguished himself in the second minute compensated by the first half, and Denis Kaikov, who scored in the 78th minute.
Lokomotiv with 52 points ranks second in the RPL standings and is six points behind the leading Zenit.
"Tambov", with 13 points - in the last, 16th place.
Earlier it was reported that Zenit won a major victory over Rotor in the RPL match.