During match with Germany at World Championship 2014 held in Poland, he showed gesture "rifle shooting" in the direction of fans. This was seen as a lack of respect for the fans and he was cautioned by the FIVB. Repeatedly insulted the Polish nation in interviews with Russian media. In May 2015 Spiridonov was suspended for 2 matches for his misbehavior in the match against Germany. Spiridonov will miss two games at the start of the World League on May 28 and 29 against Poland.