Artyom Zub is a professional ice hockey defenseman from Russia. He was born on October 3, 1995, in Khabarovsk, Russia. Zub developed through the youth hockey system in his hometown and made his professional debut in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) with Amur Khabarovsk during the 2014–15 season.

Zub spent three full seasons with Amur, where he gradually established himself as a promising two-way defenseman. In 2017, he joined SKA Saint Petersburg, one of the top teams in the KHL. With SKA, Zub had the opportunity to play alongside elite players and compete for championships. During his time with SKA, the team reached the Gagarin Cup semifinals and remained one of the strongest clubs in the league.

Zub showed noticeable improvement in his game while playing for SKA. He became known for his reliable play in the defensive zone, physical presence, and increasing offensive contribution. In the 2019–20 KHL season, he recorded 22 points in 57 games, which was his career-best at the time.

Internationally, Zub has represented Russia in several major tournaments. He played for the Russian national team at the 2017 and 2019 IIHF World Championships, winning a bronze medal in 2017 and a bronze medal again in 2019. One of his most significant achievements came at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, where he was part of the Olympic Athletes from Russia team that won the gold medal. Zub played an important role as a defensive specialist during the tournament.

In May 2020, Artyom Zub signed a one-year entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League. He made his NHL debut on January 31, 2021, and scored his first NHL goal shortly after. Zub quickly earned a reputation in Ottawa for his dependable defensive work, calm decision-making under pressure, and effective shot blocking.