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Galina Leontyeva

1941 – 2016

Russian volleyball player

Volleyball player
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About Galina Leontyeva

Lived 1941 – 2016 (aged 74). Galina Leontyeva was a Russian volleyball player.

Galina Aleksandrovna Leontyeva (; 6 November 1941 – 4 February 2016) was a Russian volleyball player who represented the USSR at the Olympics.

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Important facts

Born
6 November 1941, Danilovsky District
Birth century
20th century
Died
4 February 2016, Saint Petersburg
Occupation
Volleyball player
Nationality
Soviet Union
Awards
Order of the Badge of Honour; Medal "For Labour Valour"; Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR; Medal "In Commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg"
Also known as
Galina Aleksandrovna Leontyeva

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Galina Leontyeva?

Russian volleyball player (1941-2016)

When was Galina Leontyeva born?

Galina Leontyeva was born on 6 November 1941 in Danilovsky District.

When did Galina Leontyeva die?

Galina Leontyeva died on 4 February 2016 in Saint Petersburg.

What was Galina Leontyeva's occupation?

Galina Leontyeva was a volleyball player.

What nationality was Galina Leontyeva?

Galina Leontyeva was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Galina Leontyeva

· Wikidata: Q545832

· DBpedia: Galina Leontyeva

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