The 15th edition of Boris Yeltsin Cup will be held in Ekaterinburg, Russia on 26 to 30 June. Already confirmed national teams of Turkey, Bulgaria,Kazakhstan and Serbia will participate together with host team Russia.
Yeltsin Cup 2017 is considered as an important step in preparation for the European Championships to be held in September. Therefore, in Ekaterinburg, we believe that all teams will come with their strongest composition.
Bulgaria’s national team has won the Cup in 2014 and Vladimir Kuzyutkin was the head coach at that time. This year Kuzyutkin will lead a new Russia national team including many young talented players.
Traditionally before the tournament, all participating team will join a tree planting event in Ekaterinburg, this year should be no exception. Admission to all matches in the Yeltsin Cup are free! 2016 Rio Olympic silver medal team Serbia will be the strongest opponent among all teams.
Schedule of Boris Yeltsin Cup 2017
June 26, Monday
16:00 Bulgaria vs Serbia
18:00 Opening Ceremony
19:30 Russia vs Kazakhstan
June 27, Tuesday
16:30 Kazakhstan vs Bulgaria
19:00 Russia vs Turkey
June 28, Wednesday
16:30 Bulgaria vs Turkey
19:00 Serbia vs Kazakhstan
June 29, Thursday
16:30 Turkey vs Serbia
19:00 Russia – Bulgaria
June 30, Friday
16:30 Kazakhstan vs Turkey
19:00 Russia vs Serbia
21:00 Closing Ceremony