Yuri Pshenichnikov 1940 – 2019

Biography

Yuri Pshenichnikov was born on June 2, 1940, in Tashkent, the capital of the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic. He grew up during a formative period in Soviet history, coming of age as football was becoming an increasingly important part of the nation’s cultural and sporting identity. His early years in Tashkent shaped his path toward a career in the sport that would define much of his life.

Pshenichnikov became known as a Soviet footballer, representing his country during an era when Soviet athletics commanded international attention and pride. Throughout his career, he contributed to the rich tradition of Soviet football, a sport that united people across the vast expanse of the Soviet Union and earned respect on the global stage.

He spent his later years in Moscow, where he remained until his death on December 20, 2019. Following his passing, Pshenichnikov was laid to rest at Khovanskoye Cemetery in the Leninsky Urban District, a final resting place that reflects his deep roots in Russian life. His legacy endures as part of Soviet football’s storied history, remembered by those who knew him and by the sport he served.