Canberra, Australia
Canberra Russian Volleyball – Stolitsa
The Stolitsa1 club started up in 2004. The teams consist of mens' and under 17's, although it
is always possible to start up a womens' team.
Stolitsa Results
| 2005 | Under 17’s, Runner up, Russian Cup, Sydney |
| Under 17’s, ACT Schools Cup, 4th | |
| 2006 | Under 17’s, Runner up, Russian Cup, Brisbane |
| Mens team, Division 2, Russian Cup, 3rd place. | |
| Mens team, Div 3, Neighboutrhood Games, 5th place |
A collection of photos of Stolitsa is available.
History
Every year for the past 40 years or so, Russian men and women have gathered together to play volleyball around Australia. Originally founded in Sydney by the Vostok Volley ball Club, the tradition of volleyball as a sport and as a social event has continued. There are clubs in Sydney, Geelong, Dandenong, Brisbane and now, with the emergence of Stolitsa, in Canberra, as well.
The long weekend of October is the traditional time when all Russian Volleyballers play for the Russian Cup. Any sport minded Russians interested in playing volleyball socially and maybe competitively can contact either Natasha Turner, 6232 7591, or Tina Kargin on 6238 2612 for more information. You don’t need to be experienced, just keen!
The adult team includes Alex Turner, Paul P., Jacob Turner, Pasha Proselkov, Victor Kargin, Johan Swinnen, Boris P., Dennis Kargin and Daniel Kargin. The members of the Under 17 team are Daniel Kargin, Alexei Dukhnovski, Peter Ovchinnikov, Pasha Proselkov (Coach), Alex Turner, Misha Ovchinnikov, Jacob Turner, Callista Kargin and Dennis Kargin.
Pictured above are some of the Under 17 team in action in Sydney. Members in this photo are, from left to right, Callista Kargin, Jacob Turner, Daniel Kargin, Alex Turner and Alexei Dukhnovski.
1. Stolitsa (столица), the Russian word for "capital".
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