Plamen Konstantinov once again reminded everyone why he is one of the most colorful coaches in volleyball  a man who doesn't just lead a team, but creates a spectacle with his words. This quality of his is also noted by Russian media, who are accustomed to his speech.

The most amusing moment from the dramatic clash between Lokomotiv (Novosibirsk) and Zenit (Kazan) came during a timeout, when Konstantinov burst out with the remark:

"We need to take it ourselves, not wait for them. This is Kazan, not some collective farmers!"

"We have to take it ourselves, and not wait for them to give it to us. This is Kazan, they are not just any collective farmers!"

That is  Zenit is not a random team, it's not a "village squad," but a grand club against which you cannot expect gifts.

Typical Konstantinov  direct, sharp, and with that Balkan imagery that immediately becomes a hit.

And another detail  Plamen as a psychologist

Besides the memorable statement about the "collective farmers," the Bulgarian specialist added another remark that provoked smiles, this time in a completely different style.

In a tense moment of the fourth set, when Lokomotiv began to lose their lead, Konstantinov turned to his players with an almost Zen-like instruction:

"Calm down, breathe deeply three times, smile please."

"Calm down, breathe deeply three times, and smile, please."

From "Kazan are not collective farmers" to "smile"  Plamen Konstantinov always knows how to lead his team in his own unique way.

Not for the first time  the legendary remark from the break

The Bulgarian specialist has long been a regular in the "most interesting statements" category. Volleyball fans still remember the iconic moment during a break when he turned to one of his players with the words:

"Hey, where are you going? Come here! I am not your girlfriend, I am a coach!"

A remark that became so popular it was even printed on t-shirts for sale  a true classic in the "Plamen Konstantinov show" genre.

And the occasion  a new drama against Zenit

All of this happened in another epic match between Lokomotiv and Zenit, in which Novosibirsk once again proved they are Kazan's most uncomfortable opponent this season.

The match was a battle of over two and a half hours, with immense tension, a series of errors, comebacks, and a tie-break in which Lokomotiv snatched the victory.

Novosibirsk has already won both regular season matches against Kazan, and the rivalry between these two teams is getting hotter  both on the court and during timeouts.

Konstantinov – a coach who speaks like a fan

Plamen can analyze psychology and tactics, but when the moment for emotion comes, he always finds words that sound like they're from the street, from the stands, from life.

And that's precisely why journalists are once again focused on him – because Konstantinov doesn't just win matches, he also wins headlines.

And "the collective farmers" and "breathe deeply three times" will certainly remain in the memory of the volleyball public for a long time.

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