Irina Koroleva
Also known as Irina Vladimirovna Koroleva, Irina Vladimirovna Zaryazhko, Ирина Владимировна Королев
- Born
- Oct 4, 1991age 34
- height
- 6'6" (or 198 cm)
- nationality
- Russian
Career
Active 2006 – present
Biography
About Irina Koroleva
Tall and athletic, Irina Koroleva cuts an imposing figure on the volleyball court. She stands 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 179 lbs (81 kg). Irina Vladimirovna Koroleva, née Zaryazhko, was born on 4 October 1991 in Novosibirsk, Russian Federation. She is Russian and Caucasian. As a middle blocker, she has been active in the sport since 2006, starting around age 14, and has over 20 years of professional experience.
Irina has been a member of the Women's National Team, competing in the Universiade (Kazan 2013, Gwangju 2015), the Montreux Volley Masters (2013, 2014, 2015), the Women's European Volleyball Championship (2013, 2015), and the FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016). She also played in the 2014 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in Italy, the 2015 European Games in Baku, and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. At club level, she played for Aouroum Khabarovsk, Samorodok Khabarovsk, and Uralochka before joining Dinamo Kazan in 2016. She is straight and currently has 34k followers on Instagram.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2006-present (started around 14 years old; 20 years active)
- Birthplace
- Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Weight
- 179 lbs (or 81 kg)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 34k (as of July 2026)
Frequently asked
How many years has she been a professional volleyball player?
She has been active since 2006, starting at age 14, giving her over 20 years of experience.
What major international tournaments has she played in?
She has participated in the Summer Olympics, FIVB World Championship, European Championship, World Grand Prix, European Games, and Universiade, among others.
Which clubs has she played for in her career?
She played for Aouroum Khabarovsk, Samorodok Khabarovsk, and Uralochka before joining Dinamo Kazan in 2016.
Did you know
- She started playing professionally at age 14 and has been active for over 20 years.
- She has competed at the Olympic Games, World Championship, and European Championship, among other events.
- She was born in Novosibirsk, a city in the Russian Federation.
- Her height of 6'6" (198 cm) is notable even for a volleyball player.
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