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Kristina Alikina
Kristina Aleksandrovna Alikina (russian: Кристина Александровна Аликина; born 23 February 1986) is a Russian basketball power forward. She won a silver medal in the 2013–14 EuroCup and a bronze in the 2014–15 EuroLeague The 2014–15 Turkish Airlines Euroleague was the 15th season of the modern era of Euroleague Basketball and the fifth under the title sponsorship of the Turkish Airlines. Including the competition's previous iteration as the FIBA Europe Champion ... with Dyamo Kursk. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Alikina, Kristina 1986 births Living people Russian women's basketball players Power forwards Sportspeople from Perm, Russia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perm, Russia
Perm (russian: Пермь, p=pʲermʲ), previously known as Yagoshikha (Ягошиха) (1723–1781), and Molotov (Молотов) (1940–1957), is the largest city and the administrative centre of Perm Krai, Russia. The city is located on the banks of the Kama River, near the Ural Mountains, covering an area of , with a population of over one million residents. Perm is the List of cities and towns in Russia by population, fifteenth-largest city in Russia, and the fifth-largest city in the Volga Federal District. In 1723, a copper-smelting works was founded at the village of ''Yagoshikha''. In 1781 the settlement of Yagoshikha became the town of ''Perm''. Perm's position on the navigable Kama River, leading to the Volga, and on the Siberian Route across the Ural Mountains, helped it become an important trade and manufacturing centre. It also lay along the Trans-Siberian Railway. Perm grew considerably as industrialization proceeded in the Urals during the Soviet period, and i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular Basketball court, court, compete with the primary objective of #Shooting, shooting a basketball (ball), basketball (approximately in diameter) through the defender's hoop (a basket in diameter mounted high to a Backboard (basketball), backboard at each end of the court, while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. A Field goal (basketball), field goal is worth two points, unless made from behind the 3 point line, three-point line, when it is worth three. After a foul, timed play stops and the player fouled or designated to shoot a technical foul is given one, two or three one-point free throws. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but if regulation play expires with the score tied, an additional period of play (Overtime (sports), overtime) is mandated. Players advance the ball by bouncing it while walking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WBC Dynamo Novosibirsk
WBC Dynamo-Ministry of Internal Affairs (Russia), GUVD Novosibirsk (''ЖБК «Динамо-ГУВД» Новосибирск'') is a Russian women's basketball club, currently competing in the Russian Women's Basketball Premier League. Founded in 1955 as Burevestnik Novosibirsk, it was transferred into the Dynamo Sports Club, Dynamo SS in 1966. The team rose into the European elite in the second half of the 1980s, winning the 1985-86 Ronchetti Cup and three Soviet Women's Basketball Championship, Soviet Championships in a row until 1988. Dynamo reached the final of the EuroLeague Women, European Cup in 1987 and 1988, losing both times to AS Vicenza. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Dynamo Novosibirsk was the runner-up of the new Russian Women's Basketball Premier League, Russian League in 1993 and 1994. The team declined in subsequent years, with its best standings being two 3rd spots in 1999 and 2003; in 2011 it finished 7th. Dynamo has appeared three times in the Euro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dynamo Moscow (women's Basketball)
WBC Dynamo Moscow (russian: ЖБК Динамо Москва) is a Russian women's basketball club playing in the Russian Premier League. Founded in 1923, it was one of the most successful teams in the early stages of the Soviet Championship, winning its first 6 seasons and 5 more titles up to 1958. Dynamo culminated this golden era reaching in 1959 the final of the inaugural edition of the European Cup, which they lost to Slavia Sofia. Four decades later Dynamo emerged briefly as the leading Russian team, winning four Russian Championships in a row and reaching the Euroleague's Final Four in 2000. While the team gradually declined in subsequent years, in 2007 it won the EuroCup, its first international FIBA trophy. Personnel and Staff * Tatiana Nikolaevna Ovechkina serves as the president of WBC Dynamo Moscow. * Potapov Andrey Valerievich serves as head coach of the club. * Zhigil Vladimir Vladimirovich serves as an assistant coach of the club. Honours * FIBA EuroCup: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chevakata Vologda
BC Chevakata Vologda (russian: БК Вологда-Чеваката) is a Russian women's basketball club from Vologda playing in the Russian Premier League. Created in 1995 as Politehnik Vologda, it took its current name the following year after its founders Valentina Cherepanova and Tatiana Karamysheva. Usually ranking between the 5th and 8th positions in the championship, in 2001 it was 3rd and in 2008 it reached the play-off semifinals. Since 2001 it has been a regular in the FIBA Eurocup FIBA EuroChallenge (called the FIBA Europe League in 2003–05, and FIBA EuroCup in 2005–08) was the 3rd-tier level transnational men's professional continental club basketball competition in Europe, from 2003 to 2015. It was organized and run ..., reaching the semifinals in 2011 and 2012. in [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dynamo Kursk
WBC Dynamo Kursk (russian: ЖБК «Динамо» Курск) is a Russian women's basketball club from Kursk playing in the Russian Premier League. They won their first FIBA Eurocup title in 2012. In the 2016–17 season, Kursk won the EuroLeague Women after going undefeated in the competition. In reaction to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, in February 2022 EuroLeague Women suspended the club. History * 1994: WBC "Svetlana" Kursk formed. * 1997: renamed Dynamo Kursk. * 1999: started participating in the Russian Women's Super League. * 2008–09: qualified to semi-final in FIBA Eurocup. * 2009–10 and 2010–11: 4th place in the Russian Women's Super League. * 2012: for the first time won the FIBA Eurocup. * 2014–15: in their debut 2014–15 Euroleague won bronze. * 2016–17: for the first time entered final of the 2016–17 Euroleague. * 2022: Suspended by Euroleague Women. Titles * FIBA Euroleague: ** Winners: 2016–17 ** Runners-up: 2018–19 ** Third place: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Forward (basketball)
The power forward (PF), also known as the four or strong forward, is a position in basketball. Power forwards play a role similar to centers. When on offense, they typically play with their backs towards the basket. When on defense, they typically position themselves under the basket in a zone defense or against the opposing power forward in man-to-man defense. The power forward position entails a variety of responsibilities, one of which is rebounding. Many power forwards are noted for their mid-range jump-shot, and several players have become very accurate from . Earlier, these skills were more typically exhibited in the European style of play. Some power forwards known as stretch fours, have since extended their shooting range to three-point field goals. In the NBA, power forwards usually range from 6' 7" (2.01 m) to 6' 10" (2.08 m) while in the WNBA, power forwards are usually between 6′ 0″ (1.83 m) and 6′ 3″ (1.91 m). Despite the averages, a variety of players f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013–14 EuroCup Women
The 2013–14 EuroCup Women was the twelfth edition of FIBA Europe's second-tier international competition for women's basketball clubs. It was contested by 28 teams from 11 countries, and started on 6 November 2013. Teams Pots FIBA Europe divided the teams into two conferences based on geographical criteria. Group stage The draw took place on 5 July 2013 in Munich, Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwe .... The teams were divided in seven groups of four teams each. The top two teams and the two best third-placed teams advanced to the Eight-Finals. Group A Group B Group C Group D Group E Group F Groupe G Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final References {{DEFAULTSORT:2013-14 EuroCup Women ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014–15 EuroLeague Women
The 2014–15 EuroLeague Women season was the 19th edition of EuroLeague Women under its current name. Including the playoffs, the season ran from 11 November 2014 until 12 April 2015. Fifteen teams across eight countries were divided into two groups, with the top four from each group advancing to the postseason. Dynamo Kursk won Group A with a 10–2 record, while Fenerbahçe won Group B with an 11–3 record. In the best-of-three quarterfinals, Dynamo Kursk beat CJM Bourges Basket, UMMC Ekaterinburg beat Nadezhda Orenburg, ZVVZ USK Praha knocked off CB Avenida, and Fenerbahçe beat Galatasaray OdeaBank. In the first semi-final, Praha upset Fenerbahçe 62–49. Ekaterinburg beat Dynamo Kurst 81–70 in the second semi-final, avenging two previous losses to Kurst on the season. Praha, which hosted the Final Four, got off to a quick start in the final and led 17–12 after the first quarter. Ekaterinburg fought back in the final minutes of the second quarter, narrowing th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 Births
The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 **Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. **Spain and Portugal enter the European Community, which becomes the European Union in 1993. *January 11 – The Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges, Gateway Bridge in Brisbane, Australia, at this time the world's longest prestressed concrete free-cantilever bridge, is opened. *January 13–January 24, 24 – South Yemen Civil War. *January 20 – The United Kingdom and France announce plans to construct the Channel Tunnel. *January 24 – The Voyager 2 space probe makes its first encounter with Uranus. *January 25 – Yoweri Museveni's National Resistance Army Rebel group takes over Uganda after leading a five-year guerrilla war in which up to half a million people are believed to have been killed. They will later use January 26 as the official date to avoid a coincidence of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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Russian Women's Basketball Players
Russian(s) refers to anything related to Russia, including: *Russians (, ''russkiye''), an ethnic group of the East Slavic peoples, primarily living in Russia and neighboring countries *Rossiyane (), Russian language term for all citizens and people of Russia, regardless of ethnicity *Russophone, Russian-speaking person (, ''russkogovoryashchy'', ''russkoyazychny'') *Russian language, the most widely spoken of the Slavic languages *Russian alphabet *Russian cuisine *Russian culture *Russian studies Russian may also refer to: *Russian dressing *''The Russians'', a book by Hedrick Smith *Russian (comics), fictional Marvel Comics supervillain from ''The Punisher'' series *Russian (solitaire), a card game * "Russians" (song), from the album ''The Dream of the Blue Turtles'' by Sting *"Russian", from the album ''Tubular Bells 2003'' by Mike Oldfield *"Russian", from the album '' '' by Caravan Palace *Nik Russian, the perpetrator of a con committed in 2002 *The South African name for a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
