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The 55-year-old specialist will be responsible for overseeing matches, the training process for all national teams, advising coaches, organizing training sessions for youth teams, and coaching. main team. The main tasks of Znarka will be the formation of the National Junior Teams of Russia (16-18 years old) and the National Youth Team.
"The coaching experience acquired by Znarka during his career in the Continental Hockey League and at major international tournaments will help young players and coaches prepare for, adapt to and contribute to national teams. entry into a new level "
Znarka's return to training will be announced on November 27 during a ceremony at the Kremlin, during which the specialist will be awarded the Order of Friendship for the successful preparation of Athletes who achieved great sports performances at the 2018 Olympic Games.
Znarok led the Russian national team in 2014-2018.. under his leadership, the team won gold at the 2018 Olympic Games and at the 2014 World Cup, a silver medal (2015) and two bronze world championships (2016, 2017). Before the 2018 World Cup, he left the position of head coach. During the world championship, he was a consultant for the national team.
During the period of work in the national team, Znarok also directed the SKA of St. Petersburg, which led from 2016 to 2018. Znarok became the holder of the Gagarin Cup three times (two with Dynamo and one with SKA). From 2006 to 2011, he was the head coach of the Latvian national team.
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