The 35-year-old, who also played for Barcelona in the past, has joined the Samara-based side until the end of the season
Former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb has joined Russian Premier League side Krylya Sovetov until the end of the season.
The 35-year-old, who was on the Gunners' books between 2005 and 2008, had been a free agent since leaving BATE Borisov in 2016.
However, Hleb - who previously had at spell at Krylya Sovetov in 2012 - is back at the club with the option to extend his latest stint by another year.
A statement on the club's website read: “Alexander is well acquainted with our club and our fans.