Konstantin Krizhevsky 1926 – 2000

Biography

Konstantin Krizhevsky was born on February 20, 1926, in Odintsovo, a town near Moscow. He grew up during a transformative period in Soviet history and became a footballer, participating in the sport during the early decades of Soviet athletic development. His career spanned a significant era in Russian football, when the sport was gaining prominence across the Soviet Union.

Throughout his life, Krizhevsky remained connected to Moscow and the surrounding regions where he was born. He witnessed and contributed to the growth of Soviet football during a formative time for the nation’s sports culture. His dedication to the sport reflected the values of athleticism and national pride that characterized mid-twentieth-century Soviet society.

Konstantin Krizhevsky passed away on November 18, 2000, in Moscow, leaving behind a legacy as a participant in Soviet football history. He was laid to rest at Vagankovo Cemetery in the Presnensky District, a final resting place that reflects his lifelong connection to Moscow. His life spanned nearly three-quarters of a century, encompassing much of the Soviet era and the transformations that followed.