Russia miss out on European volleyball finals
Published: 13 September, 2009, 12:09
Team Russia failed to reach the finals of the European Volleyball Championships in Turkey, going down to France in a dramatic five-set encounter.
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Published: 13 September, 2009, 12:09
Team Russia failed to reach the finals of the European Volleyball Championships in Turkey, going down to France in a dramatic five-set encounter.