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Explore the History of Polish and Russian Volleyball: A Collaborative Exhibition in Moscow

Delve into the memorable sporting achievements and historical memorabilia from two nations' volleyball legacies.

This special exhibition, 'History of Polish and Russian Volleyball', was a collaborative project by museums from Warsaw and Moscow. It showcased a fascinating collection of objects highlighting the greatest successes in the volleyball history of both nations. Hosted at the Polish Embassy in Moscow, the display featured valuable sporting memorabilia.

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Exhibition summary

An exhibition titled 'History of Polish and Russian Volleyball' was organized by the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw and the Central Museum of Physical Culture and Sport in Moscow. It was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Moscow and showcased objects related to the greatest successes in volleyball for both countries.

Curatorial context

The exhibition "History of Polish and Russian Volleyball" was a collaborative effort between the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw and the Central Museum of Physical Culture and Sport in Moscow. Officially opened on May 16th at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Moscow, the exhibition drew from the collections of both institutions. It highlighted significant achievements in the history of volleyball for both Poland and Russia, featuring objects that represented major successes. Notable items on display included a silver medal from the 1928 Vilnius Volleyball Championship, a pennant from the first Women's European Volleyball Championship in Prague in 1949, a plaque from the 1950 Sofia European Volleyball Championship, and a badge from the 1962 Moscow World Volleyball Championship. A ball signed by the Polish team that won the 1974 World Championship in Mexico was also a key exhibit. The opening ceremony was attended by the Polish Ambassador to Russia, Wojciech Zajączkowski, alongside representatives from the Polish and Russian Volleyball Federations, diplomatic corps, sports journalists, and notable athletes including Olympic medalists. The event also featured a conference on "100 days to the Men's Volleyball World Championship 2014," discussing preparations for the upcoming event.

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From May 16, 2014
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The exhibition was prepared by the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw and the Central Museum of Physical Culture and Sport in Moscow, with objects from their own collections. Notable attendees included Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Russia Wojciech Zajączkowski, representatives from the Polish and Russian Volleyball Federations, and athletes such as Yuriy Panchenko, Vladimir Kondra, Alexey Obmoczajew, Natalia Obmoczajewa, Sergey Grankin, and Jury Berezhko.
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