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Yuliya Safina

b. 1950

Russian handball player

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About Yuliya Safina

Born 1950. Yuliya Safina is a Russian handball player.

Yuliya Vasilyevna Safina (, born 1 July 1950) is a retired Russian handball player. She won gold medals with the Soviet teams at the 1980 Olympics and 1982 World Championships.

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Important facts

Born

1 July 1950, Smirnovo

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Handball player

Nationality

Soviet Union, Russia

Awards

Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR; Medal "For Labour Valour"

Also known as

Yuliya Vasilyevna Safina

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Yuliya Safina?

Russian handball player

When was Yuliya Safina born?

Yuliya Safina was born on 1 July 1950 in Smirnovo.

What is Yuliya Safina's occupation?

Yuliya Safina is a handball player.

What nationality is Yuliya Safina?

Yuliya Safina is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yuliya Safina

· Wikidata: Q4409248

· DBpedia: Yuliya Safina

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