Yuri Falin 1937 – 2003

Biography

Yuri Falin was born on April 2, 1937, in Moscow, during a transformative period in Soviet history. He grew up in the heart of Russia’s capital, where he would develop a passion for football that would define much of his life. As a young man, he pursued the sport during an era when Soviet athletics were gaining international prominence and recognition.

Throughout his career, Falin became part of the Soviet football tradition, contributing to the rich sporting culture of his nation. He spent his formative and professional years in Moscow, where the sport flourished under state sponsorship and public enthusiasm. His dedication to football reflected the values of athletic achievement that were central to Soviet society during the mid-twentieth century.

Falin remained in Moscow throughout his life, a city that shaped both his personal and professional journey. He passed away on November 3, 2003, at the age of 66, leaving behind a legacy connected to Soviet sports history. He was laid to rest at Troyekurovskoye cemetery in Moscow, a final resting place that reflects his deep roots in the city where he was born and lived.