August 12, 2012. The Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London is filling up with fans. Millions of viewers around the world are waiting for the start of the broadcast of the final game of men's volleyball, which will determine the winner of the XXX Olympic Games. The Russian team, which has never won gold. And the Brazilian team, blessed with contracts, victories and loyal fans. Many people think that the outcome of the game is predetermined. But few know what place this final occupies in the lives of each of the Russian athletes.