Russian volleyball side players start the last stage of preparations for the European championship today.
Russia?s head coach Vladimir Alekno praises his players? work during the preparations sessions ahead of the European championship.
"I am glad all players have worked successfully during our previous preparation session in Italy", said Vladimir Alekno to Sport express.
"We were going to play two trial matches with the French national team ahead of the European championship however they rejected our offer."
"That is why we will face Turkey instead of France though the Turkish side will be our opponents at the European tournament."
"I am not acquainted with their way of playing so I don?t see any obstacles against this encounter."
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