It was the Russian's first major outdoor title.
American Erik Kynard took the silver with a 2.33m clearance, with compatriot Jesse Williams, the world champion, finishing back in joint ninth.
Great Britain's Robbie Grabarz picked up a bronze alongside Canadian Derek Drouin and Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim, who had exactly the same record to share third place.
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