Vladimir Grigorevich Kondra (Russian: Владимир Григорьевич Кондра, born 16 November 1950) is a Russian former volleyball player who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1972 Summer Olympics, in the 1976 Summer Olympics, and in the 1980 Summer Olympics.^[1] After his retirement, he became a successful volleyball coach, working most notably in CSKA Moscow, Olympiacos and the French men's national team.

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Vladimir Kondra
Personal information
Full name	Vladimir Grigorevich Kondra
Born	(1950-11-16) 16 November 1950 (age 73) Dzaudzhikau, North Ossetian ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Outside hitter
Number	12 (1972) 8 (1976–1980)
National team
1971–1981  Soviet Union
Medal record Men's volleyball Representing  Soviet Union Olympic Games 1980 Moscow Team 1976 Montreal Team 1972 Munich Team World Championship 1978 Italy 1974 Mexico World Cup 1977 Japan 1981 Japan European Championship 1971 Italy 1975 Yugoslavia 1977 Finland 1979 France 1981 Bulgaria

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Kondra was born in Vladikavkaz.^[1]

In 1972, Kondra was part of the Soviet team that won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament. He played all seven matches.^[2]

Four years later, Kondra won the silver medal with the Soviet team in the 1976 Olympic tournament. He played all five matches.^[2]

At the 1980 Games, Kondra was a member of the Soviet team that won the gold medal in the Olympic tournament. He played all six matches.^[2]

Kondra coached CSKA Moscow from 1988 to 1991, winning two CEV Champions League titles (1989, 1991) and three Soviet Championships (1989, 1990, 1991). In 1992, he became head coach of Greek powerhouse Olympiacos and coached them to two Greek Championships, two Greek Cups, and two CEV Champions League Final Four finishes (3rd place in 1993, 4th place in 1994).