1. Early life and background
Stanislav Kulinchenko was born on April 19, 1971, in Krasnogvardeyskaya, located in the Samarqand Region of what was then the Uzbek SSR, a constituent republic of the Soviet Union.
2. International career
Stanislav Kulinchenko represented the Russia men's national handball team in numerous international competitions, contributing to the team's success in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
2.1. Major tournaments and medals
Kulinchenko earned several significant medals with the Russian national team in major international handball tournaments:
| Competition | Event | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 2000 Sydney (Team) | Gold |
| World Championships | 1997 Japan (Team) | Gold |
| World Championships | 1999 Egypt (Team) | Silver |
| European Championships | 1996 Spain (Team) | Gold |
| European Championships | 1994 Portugal (Team) | Silver |
| European Championships | 2000 Croatia (Team) | Silver |
3. Playing style and position
Kulinchenko's primary playing position throughout his career was center back. In handball, the center back typically serves as the team's main playmaker, responsible for orchestrating offensive plays, distributing the ball to teammates, and often taking shots on goal. This position requires strong tactical understanding, excellent passing skills, and good court vision.