Rudolf’s uncle Vladyslav played for CSCA Kyiv, FC Chornomorets Odessa, FC Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih, FC Metalist Kharkiv and also FC Borysfen Boryspil.
As Rudolf was six years old his father took him to Dynamo Kyiv football Academy.
Later Sukhomlynov jr. played for Dynamo-2 after which he became the defender of Dynamo reserve team.
