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Three tries in eight minutes at the beginning of the second half saw Samoa earn a win against Russia that was spirited and overcome a slow start.
As Rey Lee-Lo and Motu Matu’u were equally sin-binned for tackles the Pacific Islanders moved down to 13 men in the first half.
Russia directed in the break thanks to two penalties.
But Samoa found their fluency to run in five second-half tries as the Bears ran out of steam and ease to success.
Samoa narrowly top Pool A – which also contains hosts Japan, as well as Ireland and Scotland – on points difference.
As Samoa were really slow to find their toes russia were on top in the first stages at Kumagaya Stadium, but it was the latter who opened the scoring.
The Bears responded and two penalties from Kushnarev place them to the lead.
Once Lee-Lo and then Matu’u were sent to the bin by referee Romain Poite samoa received two yellow cards.
In both instances, the players appeared to make contact with the head of Russian skipper Artemyev, however, Poite deemed yellow cards were adequate and also that he was sinking into touch.
Samoa hit the ground running at the first phases of the second half, with the score along with a quickfire Ed Fidow double shooting the game of Afaesetiti Amosa.
Lee-Lo and Leiua’s second wrapped up the scoring, and together with all Russia since they pressed in vain for a consolation try, held up online.
Samoa currently face a critical tie against Scotland on Monday (11:15 BST) in Kobe, whereas Russia match Ireland in precisely exactly the identical town on Thursday, October 3 (11:15 BST).
Russia coach Lyn Jones:
“It’s very disappointing. The operation was not what we anticipated. However, the turnaround has influenced us mentally.
“I thought we could play the very same tactics as Japan, however it wasn’t going to be tonight. We needed time to prepare.
“It is not the bodily deterioration, it was the psychological. We just weren’t there tonight”
Samoa trainer Steve Jackson:
“To lose two playersgo down to 13 men and we didn’t lose on the score, so I am very pleased with this effort.
“We knew we’d come out following half-time and the boys were still new. I am just glad we got online.”
Russia: Artemyev (capt); Davydov, Ostroushko, Gerasimov, Golosnitskiy; Kushnarev, Dorofeev; Morozov, Selskii, Gotovtsev, Ostrikov, Fedotko, Zhivatov, Gadzhiev, Vavilin.
Replacements: Matveev Bitiev, Garbuzov, Sychev, Perov, Gaisin, Sozonov.
Samoa: Nanai-Williams; Leiua, Lee-Lo, Taefu, Fidow; Pisi, Polataivao; Mulipola, Matu’u, Alaalatoa, Paulo, Le’aupepe, Vui (capt), Ioane, Amosa.
Replacements: Niuia, Alo-Emile Lay Tyrell Alatimu, Seuteni.
Referee: Romain Poite (Fra).
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