I saw Godina + Sokolova + Gamova fail at the OGs, so they don't really scare me at all. Also, they won't play all together IMHO, because Voronkova is needed for reception and defence.
+ a good coach. I agree that Voronkova is needed because Markova and Fedorovtseva in reception is going to be a mess.
Russia attacking Ukraine is wrong so I understand the ban. But it should also apply to USA and Israel. If FIVB does not have the balls to do that, they should just let Russia play.
Russian team looks very strong, indeed. Markova, Fedorovtseva, Tolok, Kochurina, Malova (if she's still wants to play for NT) are all great players. Gold-medal contender lineup. But they also lack international experience and this could be their main weakness and it remains to be seen if they have the mental toughness in do or die situations. Russia has also suffered from not having a good coach for years. Still, Great to have the Russian team back in international competitions! It's been so long.
So excited with Russia's return. Nikolai Karpol is like 88. Can he still coach? Because I miss when he screams at his players /jk
The endless matches of Russia with the likes of Italy, Brazil, Turkiye, Japan, China just to name a few.
And also hoping Cuba gets their act together and fields a better team
Is it official? From what I gathered, it seems like only the junior teams can participate in international competitons, not the senior teams? 
Just mark my words
Your jinx powers were stronger 
Last year, Helena would usually get very little court time and she would get subbed out immediately when she makes a single error. Today, Ze gave her a long leash. Unfortunately, she gave costly errors in this tiebreak.
37 year old Helena Havelkova playing a crucial role in Czechia's comeback in 4th set and in tiebreak. 
#Legend
Serbia's losing streak in tiebreaks is going to be a mental hurdle like Boskovic with her jump serve. From now on, they should aim to close it in 4th sets.
It's the first match I've watched Serbia and it's nothing like the pathetic team I've been reading here. I guess I've tuned it at the right time. Cajic and Kirov are re-energizing this team.
Finally! Boskovic! Thanks goodness no amount of jinxing against her worked.
Just a few more points now for Vakif. Boskovic, go get that CL title, girl! Jinx proofing this.
I'm starting to believe this finals is cursed.
Vakif would have been CL champions already if weren't for that costly errors at the end of 3rd set. Ugh. 
Jack is doing what Boskovic did yesterday against Conegliano. She's showing what Ecza will lose next season.
Cansu is doing exactly what Gracheva/Vasilevskaya/Sheshenina did for Russia in the 90s/00s and she is called a great setter for it
I mean yes she does execute it very well, but it also tells a lot about the level of setters nowadays because nobody would have called the Russians "good setters" in their days.
I remember most Russian setters are generally looked down for playing "boring" volleyball and when a setter sets the middles more, they are classified as "better." But like you said, a good setter is one who knows what kind of set to give her attackers.
One more set, Vakifbank!
That was a great set by Elif to her former teammate Boskovic
1st & 2nd set - Markova on, Bosko off
3rd & 4th set - Bosko on, Markova off
5th set - Bosko and Markova on. It's game over for Conegliano
Both Vakif and Conegliano are known for their winner mentality. Today, Vakif prevailed. Congrats! Boskovic, pls win it all the way!
OMG! Vakif did it! Boskovic, what a queen you are!
Boskovic and Markova both getting crazy good in attack at the same time. It's what I've signed up for
Boskovic digs, Boskovic spikes!
Cazaute is feeling the pressure trying to fill in the good energy Dangubic brought to Vakif's game. Hope she redeems herself because the only other option left is Derya who's also not having a good day.
