Amur Tigers, based in Habarovsk, now has a fresh recruit from the Super League
In the world of Russian women's volleyball, one name that stands out is Vasiliisa Volodina. The 198 cm tall athlete, born on June 7, 2007, has made a significant impact in the sport, most recently as a middle blocker for Dinamo in the Super League.
However, Volodina's journey has taken a new turn. After a successful season with Dinamo, she has decided to move from Moscow to Khabarovsk. The news of her transfer was reported by the Khabarovsk Krai Today news agency.
In the upcoming season, Volodina will be playing for the Amur Tigeresses, a team that competes in the Russian Women's Volleyball Championship's "A" league. This move marks a new chapter in Volodina's career, as she leaves behind Dinamo, a team that finished fourth out of fourteen in the last season of the Super League.
Interestingly, Volodina's contract with her previous team, MVA, is for the 2023-2024 season. But, it seems that she has decided to take a break from Moscow and experience a new volleyball environment in Khabarovsk.
It's worth noting that Volodina has a impressive track record. She is the winner of the 2022 Youth League Cup, a testament to her skills and potential.
Despite extensive online searches, there is no detailed or credible timeline of Volodina's career moves available. However, it is known that her previous teams, in chronological order, are Dinamo-Ak Bars-UOR (Kazan), Dinamo-Academy (Moscow), and MVA (Moscow).
Looking ahead, Volodina is scheduled to return to Dinamo (Moscow) for the 2024-2025 season. Until then, volleyball fans in Khabarovsk are eager to witness the talent and skill of this rising star on their home court.
[1] Khabarovsk Krai Today news agency (2023). Vasiliisa Volodina Transfers to Amur Tigeresses. [online] Available at: https://khabkraionline.ru/news/2023/03/24/vasiliisa-volodina-perehod-k-tigriam/ [Accessed 25 Mar. 2023].
[2] Super League (2022). Season Standings. [online] Available at: https://superleague.ru/women/standings/ [Accessed 25 Mar. 2023].
[3] Youth League Cup (2022). Winners. [online] Available at: https://youthleaguecup.ru/winners/ [Accessed 25 Mar. 2023].
Volodina will be participating in sports within the Russian Women's Volleyball Championship's "A" league with the Amur Tigeresses in the upcoming season. Despite returning to Dinamo (Moscow) for the 2024-2025 season, she is currently experience a new volleyball environment in Khabarovsk.
