[2] In 1976, Zaytsev was part of the Soviet team that won the silver medal in the Olympic tournament in Montreal.

[4][2] In the 1986 Goodwill Games in Moscow, Zaytsev led the Soviet team to the gold medal by defeating the United States in the final.

[5] In 1988, Zaytsev was a member of the Soviet team that won the silver medal in the Olympic tournament in Seoul.

[1] Among his achievements, Zaytsev also led the Soviet Union to six European Championship gold medals.

[4] He finished his career in Italy, playing in Spoleto, Agrigento, and Città di Castello.