Referee Kirill Levnikov Shows Unwavering Resolve in Back-to-Back Matches, According to Commentator Denis Kazansky

The football commentator **Denis Kazansky** expressed his thoughts on the performance of the main referee in the match of the 27th round of the Russian Premier League between «Krasnodar» and «Rubin» (2:1), **Kirill Levnikov**. Among other things, the referee chose not to send off the home team’s defender **Vitor Tormena** in the 15th minute, despite a VAR recommendation to review the incident.

“Levnikov has shown remarkable resilience for two consecutive rounds, which is quite unusual for most referees. It seems he isn’t concerned about how his decisions might affect his rating. He officiates firmly,” Kazansky wrote on his [Telegram channel «Kazansky Code»](https://t.me/deniskazansky/2736).

In the 26th round of the RPL, **Kirill Levnikov** officiated the Moscow derby between «Spartak» and CSKA (1:2). In the 51st minute, the winger for the red-whites, Marquinhos, fell in the penalty area. Levnikov opted not to award a penalty even after reviewing it through VAR.