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Nina Smoleyeva

b. 1948

Volleyball player

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About Nina Smoleyeva

Born 1948. Nina Smoleyeva is a Russian volleyball player.

Nina Smoleyeva (born 28 March 1948) is a former volleyball player for the USSR. Smoloyeva was a major player who helped the Soviet Union women's national volleyball team to become the most dominant team in the late 1960s to early 1970s, by winning the 1968 Olympics, the 1970 FIVB World Championship, the 1972 Olympics, and the 1973 FIVB World Cup in row. She also helped the Soviet Union to European Championship titles in 1967, 1971, 1975, and 1977.

In 2006, Smoleyeva was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame.

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Awards
Order of the Badge of Honour; Medal "For Labour Valour"; Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"; Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Nina Smoleyeva?

volleyball player

When was Nina Smoleyeva born?

Nina Smoleyeva was born on 28 March 1948 in Volkhov.

What is Nina Smoleyeva's occupation?

Nina Smoleyeva is a volleyball player.

What nationality is Nina Smoleyeva?

Nina Smoleyeva is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nina Smoleyeva

· Wikidata: Q2039807

· DBpedia: Nina Smoleyeva

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