Vladimir Ryzhkin 1930 – 2011

Biography

Vladimir Ryzhkin was born on December 29, 1930, in Moscow, during a transformative period in Soviet history. He grew up in Russia’s capital city and would go on to become a footballer, contributing to the sport during the mid-twentieth century. His life spanned eight decades, witnessing remarkable changes in his country and the world around him.

As a Russian footballer, Ryzhkin participated in the athletic community during an era when sports held significant cultural importance in the Soviet Union. Though detailed records of his career achievements remain limited, his involvement in football reflected the passion for athletics that characterized his generation and homeland.

Ryzhkin spent his entire life in Moscow, the city of his birth. He passed away on May 19, 2011, at the age of eighty, leaving behind a life rooted in the place he called home. He is remembered as part of Russian football’s history and the broader legacy of his era.