Ruslan Zhbankov

 

  • Date of birth: 1970 in USSR
  • Married
  • Has a daughter and a son
  • Speaks russian, english and finnish

As a player

  • Champion of Russia 1992.1993.
  • Champion of Russia in beach volleyball in 1993.
  • 1997 bronze medal at the World League in the national team of Russia.
  • Played in the championships of France and Turkey.
  • Finnish Champion in 2001.

As a coach

Head coach Raision Loimu,

  • 2004 winner of Finnish Cup.
  • 2005 silver of Finnish Cup.
  • Participated in European Cups 2005-2006 with Loimu.

2008-2009 head coach Pielaveden Sampo.

  • 2008 winner of Finnish Cup.
  • 2009 Finnish champion.
  • 2010 Finnish championship silver.
  • Participated in European Cups 2008-2009 with Sampo.2009
  • 2009 Coach of the Year in Finland.

Education

  • 1997 finished the Higher Academy of Sport S.Peterburg, profession trainer.