About Rosa Salikhova
Lived 1944 – 2026 (aged 81). Rosa Salikhova was a Russian volleyball player.
Rosa Galyamovna Salikhova (, ; 24 September 1944 – 26 March 2026) was a volleyball player for the Soviet Union.
Biography Salikhova was a major player in helping the Soviet Union's women's national volleyball team to dominate the world in the late 1960s to early 1970s by winning at the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games, the 1970 FIVB Women's World Championship, the 1972 Munich Olympic Games and the 1973 FIVB Women's World Cup in a row.
Death Salikhova's death at the age of 81 was announced on 26 March 2026.
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Who was Rosa Salikhova?
Soviet volleyball player
When was Rosa Salikhova born?
Rosa Salikhova was born on 24 September 1944 in Nizhny Tagil.
When did Rosa Salikhova die?
Rosa Salikhova died on 26 March 2026 in Zelenograd.
What was Rosa Salikhova's occupation?
Rosa Salikhova was a volleyball player.
What nationality was Rosa Salikhova?
Rosa Salikhova was Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rosa Salikhova. https://biography.guide/rosa-salikhova/
MLA: "Rosa Salikhova." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rosa-salikhova/.
Chicago: "Rosa Salikhova." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rosa-salikhova/.
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