Dmitri Ivanovich Gunko (; born 1 March 1976) is a Russian professional

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coach and a former player. He is the manager of

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Coaching career

He served as caretaker manager of

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to finish out the 2013–14 season after

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resigned on 18 March 2014. On 1 August 2020, he was hired by

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club

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. He left Khimki by mutual consent on 21 September 2020, after Khimki only gained 3 points in the first 8 games of the season. On 5 November 2020, Gunko was appointed as head coach of

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. On 14 June 2021, Gunko was appointed as head coach of

club Ararat-Armenia. Following the conclusion of the 2021–22, Dmitri Gunko left his role as Head Coach after his contract was not extended. On 27 June 2022,

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announced the appointment of Gunko as their new head coach. On 18 June 2025, Gunko signed a contract with

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Personal life

His son Artemi Gunko is a professional footballer.

Honours

As Coach

;Urartu *

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;Ararat-Armenia *

: Runner-Up 2021–22 ;Noah *

: Runner-Up

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References

External links

Profile on the Spartak Moscow site
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