Soviet Union men's national water polo team
# Soviet Union men's national water polo team

The Soviet Union men's national water polo team represented the Soviet Union in international water polo competitions. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Russian national water polo team became the successor of the Soviet team.

## Results

### Olympic Games

* 1952 — 7th place
* 1956 — Bronze medal
* 1960 — Silver medal
* 1964 — Bronze medal
* 1968 — Silver medal
* 1972 — Gold medal
* 1976 — 8th place
* 1980 — Gold medal
* 1984 — Qualified but withdrew
* 1988 — Bronze medal

### World Championship

* 1973 – Silver medal
* 1975 – Gold medal
* 1978 – 4th place
* 1982 – Gold medal
* 1986 – Bronze medal
* 1991 – 7th place

### FINA World Cup

* 1979 – 4th place
* 1981 – Gold medal
* 1983 – Gold medal
* 1985 – Did not participate
* 1987 – Silver medal
* 1989 – 6th place
* 1991 – 5th place
