Vladimir Fedotov 1943 – 2009

Biography

Vladimir Fedotov was born on January 18, 1943, in Moscow, where he would spend his entire life. During his years in the Soviet capital, he devoted himself to football, becoming part of Russia’s sporting heritage during a formative era of the sport. His career placed him among the athletes who contributed to Moscow’s rich athletic tradition during the mid-twentieth century.

Fedotov passed away on March 29, 2009, in his native Moscow at the age of 66. He was laid to rest at Novodevichy Cemetery in the Khamovniki District, one of Russia’s most distinguished burial grounds, reflecting the respect accorded to his memory. His final resting place stands among the graves of many notable figures in Russian history and culture.

Though the specifics of his football career remain modest in the historical record, Fedotov’s life spanned a significant period in Russian sports and society. His memory is preserved both in the hearts of those who knew him and in the cemetery where he rests, a testament to a life lived in service to the game he loved.