Title rivals CSKA and Zenit drew 0-0 but the meeting was marred by ugly scenes in the stands.
A group of visiting Zenit supporters managed to break through the metal face dividing them from the home faithful.
Stewards were powerless to prevent the violence as blows rained down between the warring fans.
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A CSKA scarf was set alight with a number of smoke bombs and flares burled over the fence before order was eventually restored.
Russia has a serious issue with football violence with many insisting the country is not suitable to host the 2018 World Cup.
Fifa President Gianni Infantino, however, is adamant that he is not concerned by the issue.
Highly-trained gangs were involved with pitched battles against England supporters in Marseille at last year's Euros.
Supporters were able to get past the huge metal fence separating the fansGetty ImagesRival fans could not be kept apart with stewards powerless to helpAP:Associated PressSupporters traded punches and kicks in the stands during the drawAP:Associated PressRussia is set to host the 2018 World CupGetty ImagesFalres and smoke bombs were hurled at opposing supportersGetty ImagesRussian authorities are trying to make sure next year's tournament is safeGetty Images
Igor Lebedev's plans involve 20 fighters on each side in an organised brawl.
Fan violence is a huge problem in RussiaGetty ImagesOne Russian politician suggested making hooliganism into a sportGetty ImagesCSKA and Zenit fans were involved in ugly off-field clashes during the 0-0 drawGetty Images
The Liberal Democratic Party politician is on the board of the Russian Football Union.
He wrote a statement outlining his views on his party's website, it said: "Russia would be a pioneer in a new sport. Fans arrive, for example, and start picking fights. And they get the answer - challenge accepted. A meeting in a stadium at a set time.''
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