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Roman Yakovlev

b. 1976

Russian volleyball player

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About Roman Yakovlev

Born 1976. Roman Yakovlev is a Ukrainian and Russian volleyball player and beach volleyball player.

Roman Nikolayevich Yakovlev (; born 13 August 1976) is a Russian former volleyball player. Yakovlev played for the Russia men's national volleyball team that won the silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. He led Russia to the gold medal at the 1999 FIVB World Cup in Japan, and was named the MVP of the tournament. Two years later he won the Volleyball World League with Russia.

Individual awards 1999 FIVB World Cup "Most Valuable Player" 1999 FIVB World Cup "Best Spiker" 2000 Serie A1 League MVP

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Order of Friendship
Also known as
Roman Nikolayevich Yakovlev

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Roman Yakovlev?

Russian volleyball player

When was Roman Yakovlev born?

Roman Yakovlev was born on 13 August 1976 in Kharkiv.

What is Roman Yakovlev's occupation?

Roman Yakovlev is a volleyball player and beach volleyball player.

What nationality is Roman Yakovlev?

Roman Yakovlev is Ukrainian and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roman Yakovlev

· Wikidata: Q2617438

· DBpedia: Roman Yakovlev

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