Boris Tatushin 1933 – 1998

Biography

Boris Tatushin was born on March 31, 1933, in Moscow, during a transformative period in Soviet history. He would go on to build a life centered around football, the sport that captivated millions across the Soviet Union. Throughout his career, Tatushin dedicated himself to the game, becoming part of Moscow’s rich athletic heritage during the mid-twentieth century.

His life spanned nearly sixty-five years, lived entirely in Moscow, the city of his birth. Tatushin remained connected to his homeland and community throughout his life, contributing to the local football culture during a significant era of Soviet sports development. Football was more than a profession for him; it represented a passion that defined his years of active participation in the sport.

On January 15, 1998, Boris Tatushin passed away in Moscow at the age of sixty-four. He was laid to rest at Vagankovo Cemetery in the Presnensky District, joining the many notable figures who found their final resting place in this historic burial ground. His memory endures as part of Moscow’s football legacy, and he is remembered by those who knew him and appreciated his contributions to the sport he loved.