The Russian Women's Volleyball Cup named after Givi Akhvlediani is an annual national tournament featuring leading women's volleyball clubs from Russia. The 2027 edition began in September 2026, with the winner to be determined during the final stage in 2027.
The tournament consists of a preliminary stage and a final stage featuring six teams. In the Final Six, the clubs are divided into two groups. The group winners advance directly to the semi-finals, followed by the matches for the medals and the main trophy.
The competition among men's volleyball teams is called the Russian Volleyball Cup in memory of Konstantin Reva, and has been held annually since 1993.
Russian Cup 2027
The 2026/27 Russian Cup is being held under an updated format. The Final Six includes the three highest-ranked teams after the first round of the Russian Super League, the Legends Cup winner, the winner of the qualifying stage and one team receiving a special invitation from the Russian Volleyball Federation.
The final stage will determine the new winner of the Russian Women's Volleyball Cup named after Givi Akhvlediani. The 2027 champion has not yet been determined.
2026 Russian Cup winner
The most recent completed edition was won by Zarechie-Odintsovo. In the final on May 3, 2026, the Moscow Region club defeated Uralochka-NTMK 3–2 to claim its seventh Russian Cup title.
Dynamo Moscow finished third after defeating KORABELKA St. Petersburg in the bronze-medal match.
Tournament history
The first Russian Women's Volleyball Cup was held in 1993. Since 2009, the tournament has been named after Givi Akhvlediani, a prominent Soviet coach who led the USSR women's national team to two Olympic gold medals.
The competition format has changed several times throughout its history. The final stage has been held in both Final Four and Final Six formats. Today, the tournament consists of preliminary rounds followed by a decisive final stage featuring the country's leading clubs.
Following its 2026 victory, Zarechie-Odintsovo joined Dynamo-Ak Bars as the joint-most successful club in Russian Cup history, with seven titles each.
Results of the Last 3 Editions
| Year | Host City | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Moscow, Russia | Zarechie-Odintsovo |
| 2025 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Lokomotiv Kaliningrad |
| 2024 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Dynamo-Ak Bars Kazan |
2028 Russian Volleyball Cup in memory of Givi Akhvlediani
The dates and venues of the next Russian Women's Volleyball Cup are not yet known.
Keep an eye on the dates of volleyball tournaments and other events in our Sporting Events Calendar.
