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Looking at this year, Russia don't look like a trustworthy team. I doubt they could reach a medal here. After the terrible edition in the World League, they changed their coach, returned Tetyukhin, but they still didn't beat neither of the top teams of the World Cup in Japan. Now Tetyukhin is out again, Musersky returns as the blocker and Mikhaylov as the opposite. They have two receivers who didn't play very well throughout the year. Sivozhelez and Ilynkh will have a lot of problems here. Finland did a great job with the preparation matches and they were always very dangerous on European championships. In 2013 in the group with Slovenia, Serbia and the Netherlands they won 1st place. The most important thing is that Siltalu and Kunnarija are back, and they will secure a good reception because Sivula can't play here. The great Ojansivu is at the opposite position, and the experienced Oivanen is also back. They're playing very fast with Teervaporti and this is the key to the success of avoiding the Russian block. I think Finland can stand up to Russia and win a set, and this low margin can pass into an over and in three sets.