Valentin Zhukov, former head of Russian volleyball, has died
The death of Valentin Zhukov, former president of the All-Russian Volleyball Federation (ARVF), has been reported. He was 89 years old.
According to propaganda sources, Zhukov was listed on the “Myrotvorets” website database due to his public support for the war against Ukraine.
Valentin Zhukov: What Is Known
The cause of Zhukov’s death is currently unknown.
He headed the VFF from 1991 to 2004. Since 2006, he served as the VFF’s honorary president.
Zhukov also worked with the USSR’s youth and junior volleyball teams.
Zhukov’s support for the war against Ukraine
In 2022, Zhukov participated in a propaganda event—a volleyball tournament in Obninsk (Kaluga Oblast, Russian Federation).
In particular, the so-called “DPR National Team,” led by “DPR Volleyball Federation President” Oleg Mushenko, participated in the tournament.
During the event, Zhukov took part in a campaign supporting Russian aggression against Ukraine. In particular, he was photographed alongside DNR symbols and the letter “Z.”
Due to his support for the war, Zhukov was also added to the database of the “Myrotvorets” website.
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