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Women’s Team Russia in volleyball in preparation for the World Championships that starts next week in Japan, won the prestigious tournament in Italy. Our girls beat Serbia, Croatia and, most importantly, Italy, one of the favorites of the upcoming championship. Now the team of Vladimir Kuzyutkin literally a couple of days go home.
– Natalia, a tournament in Italy Alassio was the last test for our team before the World Championships. What conclusions can be drawn after?
– I believe that the World Championships we will have four main rivals – Brazil, China, USA and Italy. Well, judging by the match with Italians, we have a chance to make them compete. Excellent in Alassio played Gamovs and Sokolova, received individual awards. In general, it is no secret that our problems – a game in the protection of general and at a reception in particular. But we are making progress considerably. Although it is on these components will work to continue.
– Not so long ago ended the Men World Championships, where our team performed poorly. Meanwhile, the guys went to the tournament with the desire and hope to win. You are exactly the same mindset?
– We are very worried about men. It’s a shame that they lost to Serbs. And for myself made some conclusions. We do not set a task to win the world championship. But is configured for victory in every match. For us there are strengths and weaknesses of opponents. We do not consider themselves the favorites, but anyone not want to concede.
– Another of our volleyball players before the World Championships said that the team excellent climate …
– We are also in the team all excellent. No conflict there. You see, all the girls have known each other. Even playing the different teams, we regularly see each other on the court, often call up to communicate. True, if you do not take up a place in the top three, then nobody will do what the microclimate in our team.
– Natalia, you’re Ukrainian, and in order to obtain Russian citizenship in sport, you had to wait two years. Do you regret?
– No. With the national team of Ukraine, I would not be able to play at this level. And with the Russian team, I can win the world championship. In addition, I have Russian roots through grandmother.
– Your sister, Valeria has also played in Russia and also for Dinamo Moscow. She can speak for our team?
– Russian nationality she was. But according to the rules in the national team can only have one naturalized player. It just so happens that this place was taken by me.
– No grudges on this?
– Really! We’re 16 years living together. I am referring to their own, without parents. I always enjoy the successes of my sister. And it is for me very happy.
– At the World Championships season does not end there. What are the goals and objectives of the Moscow Dinamo?
– Almost all players have parted on combined teams. But I am assured, that the rod will be highly lifted. The first place.
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