Alexei Guryshev 1925 – 1983

Biography

Alexei Guryshev was born on March 14, 1925, in Moscow, where he would spend his entire life. He became known as an ice hockey player, pursuing a sport that had captured the imagination of Soviet athletes during the mid-twentieth century. His career took place during a pivotal era in Russian sports history, when ice hockey was gaining prominence as a national passion.

Throughout his life, Guryshev remained connected to Moscow, the city of his birth. He dedicated himself to ice hockey, contributing to the sport during formative decades in Soviet athletic development. His involvement in the game reflected the broader cultural significance that ice hockey held in Russian society during this period.

Alexei Guryshev passed away on November 16, 1983, at the age of 58, leaving behind a legacy rooted in his beloved Moscow. He was laid to rest in Moscow Oblast, close to the city he had called home throughout his life. His memory endures as part of Russian ice hockey’s historical tapestry.