Alexander Shcherbenev and Ilya Krivykh represent Russia against Turkey and Hungary
June 28, 2026
Russia’s national team, featuring Zenit players Alexander Shcherbenev and Ilya Krivykh, played two away friendly games against Turkey and Hungary.
On June 26 in Antalya, the Russian senior men’s national team, coached by Zoran Lukić, was defeated by Turkey, 86:78. Shcherbenev recorded 7 points, 5 assists, and 1 steal while playing 29 minutes and 33 seconds.
The team then traveled to Székesfehérvár, where it faced Hungary on June 28. The hosts edged out Russia by the narrowest of margins, 72:71. Zenit players' statistics were as follows: Shcherbenev finished with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals in 35 minutes and 30 seconds of playing time, while Krivykh grabbed 1 rebound in 6 minutes and 35 seconds on the court.
