Boris Kuznetsov 1928 – 1999

Biography

Boris Kuznetsov was born on July 14, 1928, in Moscow, during a pivotal era in Soviet history. He went on to become a footballer, representing his native city during a formative period for Soviet sport. Throughout his life, he remained connected to Moscow, the place of his birth and the center of his athletic pursuits.

Kuznetsov’s career unfolded within the Soviet football system, a time when the sport was gaining prominence as both a national pastime and a source of civic pride. His contributions to the game reflected the dedication and skill valued in Soviet athletics during the twentieth century.

On December 3, 1999, Kuznetsov passed away in Moscow at the age of seventy-one, concluding a life spent in the city he called home. He was laid to rest at Vagankovo Cemetery in the Presnensky District, a final resting place that honors many notable figures from Russian history and culture.