Head coach of Moscow’s volleyball club “Dinamo” Arkady Kozlov said after the away defeat to St. Petersburg’s “Leningradka” in the 24th round of the 2025/2026 Women’s Superliga preliminary stage that his team lacked belief in themselves and their own strength in the fourth and fifth sets.

“We stopped believing in ourselves and our capabilities in the fourth set. For some reason, we thought ‘Leningradka’ would just hand it to us. But that is not a team that gives anything away, and they proved it. In the tie-break, we again lacked belief in ourselves,” the specialist noted.

Earlier, Moscow’s “Dinamo” suffered a defeat to “Leningradka” in St. Petersburg in a Superliga match with a score of 2:3.

Moscow

Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, with a history dating back over 800 years to its first recorded mention in 1147. It grew from a medieval fortress (the Kremlin) into the political and cultural heart of the Russian state, serving as the capital of the Tsardom of Russia, the Soviet Union, and now the modern Russian Federation. Today, it is a global metropolis renowned for iconic landmarks like Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and the Kremlin itself.

Dinamo

“Dinamo” most commonly refers to the Dinamo sports society, a major athletic organization founded in the Soviet Union in 1923. Historically, it was created by the state security agency (the NKVD, precursor to the KGB) and became famous for its many successful football, hockey, and other sports clubs across the Soviet republics. Today, Dinamo remains a prominent and historic sports brand in many post-Soviet nations.

St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is a historic Russian port city founded in 1703 by Tsar Peter the Great as his “window to the West.” It served as the imperial capital for over two centuries and is renowned for its grand Baroque and Neoclassical architecture, including the Winter Palace and the Hermitage Museum. The city, which was renamed Leningrad during the Soviet era, is a major cultural center famed for its white nights, canals, and pivotal role in Russian history.

Leningradka

“Leningradka” is the popular name for the Leningrad Highway, a major radial road in Moscow, Russia, leading northwest toward the city of Saint Petersburg (formerly Leningrad). Historically, it was part of the vital transport route to the old Russian capital and was heavily defended during the Battle of Moscow in World War II. Today, it remains a key and often congested artery, lined with Soviet-era architecture, modern businesses, and monuments reflecting its historical significance.

Women’s Superliga

The Women’s Superliga is the top professional women’s football league in Argentina, founded in 1991. It was historically known as the Campeonato de Fútbol Femenino and was restructured and rebranded under its current name in 2019 to increase its professionalism and visibility. The league has been instrumental in developing women’s football in the country, featuring clubs like Boca Juniors and River Plate.