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Artem Volvich
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Personal information
Nationality Russian
Born (1990-01-22) 22 January 1990 (age 35)
Nizhnevartovsk, Russia
Height 2.12 m (6 ft 11 in)
Weight 98 kg (216 lb)
Spike 352 cm (139 in)
Block 339 cm (133 in)
Volleyball information
Position Middle blocker
Current club VC Zenit-Kazan
Number 4
Career
Years Teams
2007–2009
2009–2011
2011–2016
2016–
Yugra Nizhnevartovsk
Ural Ufa
Lokomotiv Novosibirsk
VC Zenit-Kazan
National team
0000  Russia
Honours
Volleyball
Representing  ROC
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Olympic Games
Silver 2020 Tokyo Team
Representing  Russia
World Grand Champions Cup
Silver 2013 Japan Team
FIVB Nations League
Gold 2018 Lille Team
European Championship
Gold 2013 Denmark/Poland Team
Gold 2017 Poland Team
Summer Universiade
Gold 2013 Kazan Team
Last updated: 3 September 2017

Artem Aleksandrovich Volvich (born on January 22, 1990) is a famous Russian volleyball player. He is a key member of the Russia men's national volleyball team. He also plays for the Russian club VC Zenit-Kazan. Artem is known for his strong play as a middle blocker. This position is very important in volleyball for blocking shots and making quick attacks.

Artem Volvich's Volleyball Journey

Artem Volvich started his professional volleyball career playing for different clubs. He joined VC Lokomotiv Novosibirsk and achieved great success there. In 2013, his team won the gold medal in the 2012–13 CEV Champions League. This is a very big competition for European club teams.

Big Wins and Olympic Dreams

In 2013, Artem also won a gold medal at the 2013 Summer Universiade. This is a major sports event for university athletes from around the world. He then became a part of the Russian national team.

Artem represented Russia at the 2016 Olympic Games. He played incredibly well and was even named the Best Middle Blocker of the tournament. This is a special award for individual players.

He continued his success with VC Zenit-Kazan, winning the 2016–17 CEV Champions League and the 2017–18 CEV Champions League. These wins show his team's dominance in Europe.

At his second Olympic Games in Tokyo, Artem and his team won the silver medal. This was a huge achievement for Russia in volleyball. He also helped the national team win gold medals at the European Championship in 2017 and the FIVB Nations League in 2018.

Individual Awards

Artem Volvich has received several awards for his excellent play:

  • 2016 Olympic Games – Best Middle Blocker
  • 2016 FIVB Club World Championship – Best Middle Blocker
  • 2016/2017 CEV Champions League – Best Middle Blocker
  • 2019 FIVB Club World Championship – Best Middle Blocker

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