The Russian Women's Volleyball Super League, is the highest professional women's volleyball league in Russia. It is organized and administered by the Russian Volleyball Federation.

History

The dissolution of the Soviet Union in late 1991 brought an end to all sports leagues played in the Soviet Union, including the Soviet Women's Volleyball Championship. The national league was created by the Russian Volleyball Federation as a continuation of the Soviet Championships. The 1991–92 inaugural season had the participation of clubs based in the Russian Commonwealth and Yugoslavia. From the second season onwards only clubs based in Russia were allowed to compete.[]

This is how the League changed its name and structure through time.

Years 1st Division 2nd Division 3rd Division 4th Division 5th Division
1991–1992 Major League First League
1992–1995 Major League A Major League B First League Second League
1995–1996 Super League Major League A Major League B First League Second League
1996–2001 Super League Premier League
("Europe" and "Siberia and Far East" zones)
First League
("Europe" and "Siberia and Far East" zones)
Second League
2001–2011 Super League Major League A
("Europe" and "Siberia and Far East" zones)
Major League B
("Europe" and "Siberia and Far East" zones)
First League
2011–0000 Super League Major League A Major League B
("Europe" and "Siberia and Far East" zones)