Levan Moseshvili 1940 – 2020

Biography

Levan Moseshvili was born on May 23, 1940, in Tbilisi, Georgia, during a transformative period in Soviet history. He grew up in a nation with a rich athletic tradition and would go on to become a accomplished basketball player during the Soviet era. His career unfolded during the golden age of Soviet sports, when the nation invested heavily in athletic development and international competition.

Throughout his life, Moseshvili remained connected to his native Tbilisi, the vibrant capital where he was born and where he would ultimately spend his final years. He passed away on March 5, 2020, leaving behind a legacy rooted in the sport he dedicated himself to and the community that shaped him.

Levan Moseshvili’s life spanned eight decades of change—from the Soviet period through Georgia’s independence and into the modern era. Though details of his personal accomplishments remain precious to those who knew him, his presence in the history of Soviet basketball represents an important chapter in the region’s athletic heritage.