Vladimir Mikhailovich Avdeev (; born 16 July 1954) is a Russian swimming coach, Honored Coach of Russia (1991), and a coach of the highest qualification category. Since 1990, he has been a coach of the Russian national swimming team. Biography. Vladimir Avdeev was born in Kansk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. In 1978, he graduated from the Siberian Academy of Physical Culture in Omsk. In 1972, he achieved the rank of Candidate for Master of Sports in freestyle swimming. Career. Vladimir began his coaching career in 1978 at the Youth Sports School in Krasnoyarsk-45 (now known as Zelenogorsk). From 1978 to 1984, he worked at the Olympic Reserve Sports School "Olimp" in Zelenogorsk. Between 1984 and 1995, he coached at Youth Sports School No. 6 in Omsk, and since 1995, he has been working again at "Olimp". Throughout his career, Vladimir Avdeev has trained: In 1991, he was awarded the title of Honored Coach of Russia. Other awards include: