Nikolai Tishchenko 1926 – 1981
Biography
Nikolai Tishchenko was born on December 10, 1926, in the small community of Salovka, beginning a life that would connect him to Russia’s sporting heritage. He devoted his years to football, the sport that defined much of his identity and contribution to his community. Through his athletic pursuits, Tishchenko became part of the broader narrative of Russian sports during a formative period in the nation’s history.
Though details of his specific achievements remain modest in the historical record, Tishchenko’s life represents the dedication of athletes who helped build Russia’s football tradition. He spent his years engaged in a sport that brought communities together and embodied the spirit of competition and perseverance. His career, though not widely documented, was meaningful to those who knew him and played alongside him.
Nikolai Tishchenko passed away on May 10, 1981, in Lobnya, at the age of fifty-four. He was laid to rest at Lyublinskoe cemetery in Moscow, where he remains honored. His life, though brief by modern standards, left an imprint on those around him through his passion for football and his presence in the Russian sporting world.
Cemetery Map
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