The press service of Neftekhimik reported the transfer of Dmitry Kuchugura, a 20-year-old midfielder who graduated from Krasnodar. The terms of the agreement with the player remain undisclosed by Neftekhimik. Kuchugura brings experience from playing with Krasnodar, Krasnodar-2, Krasnodar-m, and Ural, and has been part of the Russian youth and junior national teams. He made his Premier League debut in March 2022, at just over 17 years old. Kuchugura is set to join Neftekhimik for the upcoming season in the Pari First League, where the team recently had a 0-0 draw against Sokol in the season opener.