Aleksey Vladimirovich Kuleshov (Russian: Алексей Владимирович Кулешов, born 24 February 1979) is a former Russian volleyball player, a member of Russia men's national volleyball team. Currently he is a coach at Dynamo Moscow.

Aleksey Kuleshov
Kuleshov in 2014
Personal information
Full nameAleksey Vladimirovich Kuleshov
NationalityRussian
Born (1979-02-24) 24 February 1979 (age 45)
Fryazino, Russia
Height2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
Weight96 kg (212 lb)
Spike353 cm (139 in)
Block344 cm (135 in)
Coaching information
Previous teams coached
YearsTeams
2019–Dynamo Moscow (coach)
Volleyball information
PositionMiddle blocker
Career
YearsTeams
1996–1997
1997–2004
2004–2007
2007–2013
2013–2015
2015–2016
Iskra Odintsovo
Belogorie Belgorod
Dynamo Moscow
Iskra Odintsovo
Guberniya Niz. Novgorod
Zenit Kazan
National team
1998–2009 Russia
Honours
Men's volleyball
Representing  Russia
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2000 Sydney
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Athens
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Beijing
World Cup
Silver medal – second place 2007 Japan
European Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Ostrava
Last updated: 22 January 2021

Kueshov was a member of the men's national team that won the silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Playing as a middle-blocker, he won the 2002 Volleyball World League with Russia, followed by a bronze at the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Sporting achievements

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Clubs

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National championships

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Individually

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References

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  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Aleksey Kuleshov". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2016-12-03.
  • "Alexey Kulechov". FIVB.org. International Volleyball Federation.
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Awards
Preceded by Best Blocker of
FIVB World League

2002
Succeeded by
Preceded by Best Blocker of
Olympic Games

Athens 2004
Succeeded by
Preceded by Best Blocker of
FIVB World Championship

2006
Succeeded by