Scotland managed to keep the chances even in the opening 45 minutes, but they completely collapsed in the second half as the Russian side scored four unanswered goals by FC Zenit Saint Petersburg striker Artyom Dzyuba (57th and 70th minute), FC Zenit Saint Petersburg halfback Magomed Ozdoev (60th minute) and Monaco center midfielder Alexander Golovin (84th minute).
Russia and Scotland are competing in Group I of the UEFA Euro 2020 qualification round along with Belgium, Kazakhstan, Cyprus and San Marino.
With 18 points, Russia occupies 2nd place in the group.