Vyacheslav Lemeshev 1952 – 1996

Biography

Vyacheslav Lemeshev was born on April 3, 1952, in Moscow, where he would spend his entire life. He became known for his work as a boxer, pursuing the sport during his years in the Soviet Union. Throughout his career in the ring, Lemeshev represented the strong boxing tradition that flourished in Moscow during the latter half of the twentieth century.

Lemeshev’s life was centered in his native city, and he remained a part of Moscow’s athletic community. His dedication to boxing reflected the discipline and determination required of athletes during that era. Though his time was cut short, his involvement in sport left an imprint on those who knew him and followed the boxing scene in Moscow.

On January 27, 1996, Lemeshev passed away in Moscow at the age of 43. He was laid to rest at Vagankovo Cemetery in the Presnensky District, one of the city’s most historic burial grounds. His grave remains there as a final resting place, a quiet testament to a life lived in the city he called home.