Boris Razinsky 1933 – 2012

Biography

Boris Razinsky was born on July 12, 1933, in Lyubertsy, a city in the Moscow region. He devoted his life to football, both as a player and later as a manager during the Soviet era. Throughout his career, Razinsky contributed to the sport during a significant period in Soviet football history, when the game was developing into a major cultural and athletic institution across the country.

Over the decades following his playing days, Razinsky transitioned into management, where he shared his expertise and passion for the game with the next generation of footballers. His work in both capacities reflected a deep commitment to the sport and its development within Soviet athletic circles. Though specific details of his achievements remain part of football’s historical record, his involvement in the sport left an imprint on those who knew him and worked alongside him.

Razinsky spent much of his later life in Moscow, where he remained connected to the football community. He passed away on August 6, 2012, at the age of 78. He was laid to rest at Vostryakovo Cemetery in the Troparyovo-Nikulino District of Moscow, where he is remembered by family, friends, and fellow football enthusiasts who appreciated his lifelong dedication to the game.