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Natalia Malykh
Also known as Natalia Nicolaevna Malykh, Natalia Nicolaevna Malykh Bykanova, Ната́лья Никола́евна Малы́
Career
Active 2009 – present
Biography
About Natalia Malykh
Standing 6'2" with an athletic build, Natalia Malykh is a Russian volleyball player who competes as an opposite. She was born in Volgograd, Russian Federation, and has been active in the sport since 2009. Over her 17-year career, she has played for clubs like Dinamo Krasnodar and has been a member of the Russia women's national volleyball team. Malykh was part of the Russian team that won the European Championships in 2013 and 2015. In 2017, she married Ruslan Bykanov, a beach volleyball player. She is straight and of Caucasian ethnicity. Her Instagram following stands at 29k. With her height and athleticism, she has made a mark in professional volleyball.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2009-present (started around 15 years old; 17 years active)
- Birthplace
- Volgograd, Russian Federation
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Weight
- 143 lbs (or 65 kg)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 29k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
How does her height and athletic build contribute to her role as a volleyball player?
Standing 6'2" with an athletic build, Natalia plays as an opposite, a position that often benefits from height and physical strength to attack and block effectively, making her a formidable presence on the court.
What notable achievements has she earned with the Russian national team?
Natalia was part of the Russian squad that won the European Championships in both 2013 and 2015, showcasing her skill on an international stage.
Has her personal life intersected with the volleyball world?
Yes, in 2017 she married Ruslan Bykanov, who is a beach volleyball player, so volleyball runs in the family.
Did you know
- Natalia's full name is Natalia Nicolaevna Malykh, as indicated by her Russian patronymic.
- She started her professional career at a young age, around 15 years old, and has been active for over 17 years.
- Her husband, Ruslan Bykanov, plays beach volleyball, a different discipline from her indoor volleyball.
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