Russia, who have inherited the results of the former Soviet Union, are the most successful team in EuroVolley history. Since the breakup of the Soviet Union, Russia claimed EuroVolley gold in 2013 and 2017. Moreover, they are the gold medal winners from the London 2012 Olympics, of the FIVB World Cup in 1999 and 2011, to go with World League titles in 2002, 2011, 2013 and two consecutive VNL crowns won in 2018 and 2019. Russia return to EuroVolley as the defending champions following their gold medal performance in Krakow two years ago where they beat Germany in the final.