VC Zenit-Kazan facts for kids
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Full name | Volleyball Club "Zenit-Kazan" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Founded | 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ground | Kazan Volleyball Centre (Capacity: 4,570) |
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Chairman | Rafkat Kantyukov | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Manager | Aleksey Verbov | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
League | Super League | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022–23 | 1st | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Website | Club home page | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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VC Zenit-Kazan (Russian: Зенит-Казань) is a super successful professional men's volleyball team from Kazan, Russia. They play in the top Russian league, called the Super League. This team was known as Dinamo Tattransgaz Kazan until 2008. Zenit-Kazan is famous for winning many championships and cups, both in Russia and around the world. They are one of the strongest volleyball clubs globally.
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Amazing Achievements
Zenit-Kazan has won many important tournaments. They are known for being champions in both international and Russian competitions.
International Trophies
- CEV Champions League
- FIVB Club World Championship
Russian National Titles
- Russian Super League
- Russian Cup
- Russian SuperCup
Club History
Zenit-Kazan was started on May 13, 2000. It was created by the Tatarstan Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Kazan City Administration. The club's goal was to compete in the Russian Championship First League. Since then, they have grown into a powerhouse in the world of volleyball.
Team Players
Here are the players who were part of the Zenit-Kazan team for the 2021/2022 season.
No. | Name | Date of birth | Position |
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1 | ![]() |
23 August 1995 | setter |
3 | ![]() |
22 June 1996 | outside hitter |
4 | ![]() |
22 January 1990 | middle blocker |
7 | ![]() |
14 February 1985 | middle blocker |
9 | ![]() |
27 January 1984 | outside hitter |
10 | ![]() |
25 July 1994 | outside hitter |
11 | ![]() |
8 May 1993 | setter |
12 | ![]() |
10 September 1989 | middle blocker |
13 | ![]() |
9 April 1997 | middle blocker |
15 | ![]() |
25 May 1995 | outside hitter |
17 | ![]() |
3 May 1992 | libero |
18 | ![]() |
19 March 1988 | opposite |
20 | ![]() |
1 August 2002 | libero |
22 | ![]() |
11 August 1987 | opposite |
24 | ![]() |
21 April 2003 | outside hitter |
Head coach: ![]() |
Famous Players
Many talented volleyball players have been part of Zenit-Kazan. Some of them have also won medals in big international tournaments with their national teams or other clubs. These players helped make Zenit-Kazan one of the best teams in the world.
Home Stadium
The team plays its home games at the Kazan Volleyball Centre. This is a very modern sports complex. It covers a huge area of 13,000 square meters. The main playing area can hold up to 5,000 fans. There is also a smaller arena for 700 people. The center has all the facilities a professional team needs, including well-equipped gyms. You can find the arena on Midhat Bulatov Street.
Team Gear and Support
Zenit-Kazan has worked with several companies for their team uniforms and gear over the years. They also have important sponsors who help support the club.
Kit Providers
Here are some of the companies that have provided uniforms for Zenit-Kazan:
- Gala
- Asics
- Mikasa
- Mizuno
- Champion
- Adidas
- Erreà
- Ensen
Club Sponsors
The main sponsor for Zenit-Kazan is Gazprom. Other important sponsors include the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Adidas, TNT, Blimp, Gazeta.ru, TFB Bank, and Championat.com. These sponsors help the team continue to compete at a high level.
See also
In Spanish: VK Zenit Kazán para niños