Alexander Lakhov raised to 35,000 from late position and claimed the blinds and antes.
Oleg Chebotarev made it 35,000 to go and Nadar Kakhmazov defended the big blind. Both players checked the flop and the fell on the turn. Kakhmazov bet 39,000 and Chebotarev folded.
One hand later, Pavel Shirshikov raised to 40,000 and Vitaliy Li as well as Daniyar Aubakirov called. The flop came and Shirshikov's bet of 57,000 won the pot without further resistance.
PokerStars Spin & Go qualifier Timur Bubnov opened to 33,000 from late position, and Mikhail Rudoy shoved for 335,000. Bubnov called, putting Rudoy at risk.
Bubnov:
Rudoy:
Though Rudoy picked up a flush draw on the turn of a board, the river bricked and Rudoy was eliminated in 16th place. Earning RUB 1,635,000, approximately USD $28,929.
The remaining 16 players have taken their seats and cards are in the air. PokerStars Team Pro Bertrand "Elky" Grospellier is on the feature table and can be viewed live here.
Pavel Shirshikov once again starts the day as chip leader as the final 16 players from an original field of 387 return to play down to a final six on Day 5 of the inaugural PokerStars Championship Sochi Main Event.
Team PokerStars Pros Bertrand Grospellier and Chris Moneymaker are still in with a chance of taking the crown but they are the two short stacks with just over 10 big blinds each and will be hoping to get a double up to get back in contention.
The next player to be eliminated will collect RUB 1,635,000 ($28,929) with the eventual winner getting RUB 29,100,000 ($514,893) the trophy and the all-important title.
Play resumes at Noon with 58 minutes remaining in level 21 with blinds at 8,000 / 16,000 with a 2,000 ante.
You can follow the action here as the PokerNews live reporting team keep you up to date with all the big hands and bust outs as well as on the live stream with commentary from James Hartigan and Joe “Stapes” Staleton.
flop, Troyanovskiy led out for 35,000 and Bubnov called. 
and Troyanovskiy bet 112,000 and Bubnov called again.
. With 482,000 in the pot Troyanovskiy bet 279,000 and after some consideration, Bubnov called for a third time.
for two pair and took down the pot.
fell on the turn. Kakhmazov bet 39,000 and Chebotarev folded.
and Shirshikov's bet of 57,000 won the pot without further resistance.
board, the river bricked and Rudoy was eliminated in 16th place. Earning RUB 1,635,000, approximately USD $28,929.
and Li check-called a 16,000 continuation bet from Shirshikov.
and a lead of 35,000 from Li saw Shirshikov let his hand go.