He's 1-under par, and will go out just after 6pm Irish time today.
Leading the way is Zimbabwe's Brendon de Jonge on 5-under.
Rain is playing havoc with the third round of the Russian Open.
Michael Hoey remains best of the Irish on 4-under, but dropped a shot already today.
Bradley Dredge is yet to tee off – he leads on 10-under, a shot clear of Lee Slattery.
