Volleyball club 'Zenit-Kazan' was established on 13 May 2000. In 2000-2004 the team was named 'Dinamo'. In 2000 - July 2008 it was named 'Dinamo-Tattgransgaz" (Kazan)
Highlights:
- Russian Champion (2007, 2009, 2010);
- Winner of the Champions League (2008);
- Bronze medallist of Russian Championship (2004, 2005, 2008);
- Holder of Russian Cup (2004, 2007, 2009).
Highlights:
- Russian Champion (2007, 2009, 2010);
- Winner of the Champions League (2008);
- Bronze medallist of Russian Championship (2004, 2005, 2008);
- Holder of Russian Cup (2004, 2007, 2009).
History
2000/01
Kazan Professional Volleyball team was founded on May 13th, 2000, by the decision of Tatarstan Ministry of Internal Affairs and Kazan City Administration. It was formed at the base of Directorate of Internal Affairs and aimed at taking part in games of Russian Championship First League. Through the group round Kazan team lost only two games out of 28 played and proceeded to the High League B.
Kazan Professional Volleyball team was founded on May 13th, 2000, by the decision of Tatarstan Ministry of Internal Affairs and Kazan City Administration. It was formed at the base of Directorate of Internal Affairs and aimed at taking part in games of Russian Championship First League. Through the group round Kazan team lost only two games out of 28 played and proceeded to the High League B.
2001/02
During the midseason Kazan team was headed by Viktor Sidelnikov, who just finished his playing career. Out of 40 games of two rounds Kazan lost only 8 and took the first place in group. That gave them the right to held one of the two final rounds at home. And exactly in Kazan the fate of places in High League A was determined. Dinamo gained the 3-0 victory over Lokomotiv Novosibirsk at the last day of the tour and again proceeded to the higher level.
2002/03
Team didn't want to stop at the attained success, and immediately undertook the task of advancing to another level - Superleague. In order to achieve the aim Dinamo was seriously reinforced with such professional and skillful players as Ruslan Olikhver and Evgeny Mitkov. As a result Kazan team provided itself a place in Superleague in advance even couple rounds before the tournament was over.
2003/04
Before starting season for the first time in Superleague, Kazan team couldn't even think about top positions of the tournament. The only aim was to show itself the best way possible, look worthy and try to keep a place among the good teams.
At the third match of "bronze" series, that was held by Kazan, team from Ural was winning 2:0 by sets and 7:2 in the third set. Nevertheless, Dinamo managed to take the set and won on the timebreak. Next day in the over-crowded home arena Kazan Team won again in 5 dramatic sets and first time in the history were standing at the podium.
At the third match of "bronze" series, that was held by Kazan, team from Ural was winning 2:0 by sets and 7:2 in the third set. Nevertheless, Dinamo managed to take the set and won on the timebreak. Next day in the over-crowded home arena Kazan Team won again in 5 dramatic sets and first time in the history were standing at the podium.
2004/05
This season promised to be the defining one in the life of the team. Dinamo had to prove that "bronze" was appropriate and debute on European arena - the CEV Cup. In order to continue the successful performance at all three fronts, team needed a general partner, powerful sponsor that could patronize the team. "TatTranceGas" and personally CEO of the company Rafkat Kantukov were eager to support the team, that was re-named to "Dinamo TatTrance Gaz" and Rafkat Kantukov became the president of the club.
And the result didn't keep us waiting! Kazan team won the Russian Cup by beating Dinamo Moscow 3-0 in the final. And for the second time became a bronze medallist of the Russian Championship.
This season promised to be the defining one in the life of the team. Dinamo had to prove that "bronze" was appropriate and debute on European arena - the CEV Cup. In order to continue the successful performance at all three fronts, team needed a general partner, powerful sponsor that could patronize the team. "TatTranceGas" and personally CEO of the company Rafkat Kantukov were eager to support the team, that was re-named to "Dinamo TatTrance Gaz" and Rafkat Kantukov became the president of the club.
And the result didn't keep us waiting! Kazan team won the Russian Cup by beating Dinamo Moscow 3-0 in the final. And for the second time became a bronze medallist of the Russian Championship.
2005/06
At the start of the championship the leader and the captain, Dmitry Fomin, had to leave the team. This loss turned out to be irreplaceable for the Kazan team. The following sequence of injuries didn't let Dinamo TTG succeed at the Top Teams Cup and rise higher than sixth place in the regular Russian Championship.
2006/07
Exactly 7 years after the team was founded, on May 13th, 2007, Kazan team became the best in Russia. Team managed to gain the victory over Moscow Dinamo in the fifth match and get the gold medals. In the followin season Dinamo TTG will have to defend its title of the number one team in Russia, as well as represent Russia at the most prestigious European Tornament - Champions League.
2007/08
On 27 December in Odintsovo in the fantastic five-set thriller Dinamo-Tattransgaz Kazan defeated Dynamo Moscow and won the Russian Cup for the second time in its history, also booking a place in the Champions League for the next season.
Kazan team’s captain Sergey Tetyukhin was named MVP of the Final Four, Clayton Stanley finished up as the best hitter and Lloy Ball as the best setter.
On 30 March in Lodz, Poland the team from Kazan gained a victory in the fifth set over Copra Piacenza and set a unique achievement by winning the most prestigious European trophy – the Champions League – at first attempt.
Clayton Stanley, an American opposite of Dinamo-Tattgransgaz was named MVP of the Final Four and Alexander Bogomolov was named the best blocker of the final round.
The end of the most successful season in the team’s history was marked by the bronze medals of the Russian Championship, which were gained in the four-match series with Lokomotiv Novosibirsk.
2008/2009
During the off-season the coaching staff was changed. The new head coach of the Russian national team Vladimir Alekno became the head coach of the Kazan team.
In June 2008 the Kazan club changed its name to 'Zenit-Kazan'.
2007/08
On 27 December in Odintsovo in the fantastic five-set thriller Dinamo-Tattransgaz Kazan defeated Dynamo Moscow and won the Russian Cup for the second time in its history, also booking a place in the Champions League for the next season.
Kazan team’s captain Sergey Tetyukhin was named MVP of the Final Four, Clayton Stanley finished up as the best hitter and Lloy Ball as the best setter.
On 30 March in Lodz, Poland the team from Kazan gained a victory in the fifth set over Copra Piacenza and set a unique achievement by winning the most prestigious European trophy – the Champions League – at first attempt.
Clayton Stanley, an American opposite of Dinamo-Tattgransgaz was named MVP of the Final Four and Alexander Bogomolov was named the best blocker of the final round.
The end of the most successful season in the team’s history was marked by the bronze medals of the Russian Championship, which were gained in the four-match series with Lokomotiv Novosibirsk.
2008/2009
During the off-season the coaching staff was changed. The new head coach of the Russian national team Vladimir Alekno became the head coach of the Kazan team.
In June 2008 the Kazan club changed its name to 'Zenit-Kazan'.