About Anatoly Parfyonov
Lived 1925 – 1993 (aged 67). Anatoly Parfyonov was a Russian amateur wrestler.
Biography
In his youth Parfyonov worked as a mechanic at a spinning and weaving factory. In 1942, during World War II, he enlisted to the Soviet Army, and fought as a machine gunner and later as a T-34 tank driver. In October 1943 he was wounded in the elbow and arm during the battle of the Dnieper, and after that could not fully bend the arm for the rest of his life. For his wartime service he was awarded the Order of Lenin and the Order of the Patriotic War. He was honorably discharged in 1946 and returned to his spinning factory.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Anatoly Parfyonov?
Soviet wrestler (1925–1993)
When was Anatoly Parfyonov born?
Anatoly Parfyonov was born on 17 November 1925 in Dvornikovo.
When did Anatoly Parfyonov die?
Anatoly Parfyonov died on 28 January 1993 in Moscow.
What was Anatoly Parfyonov's occupation?
Anatoly Parfyonov was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Anatoly Parfyonov?
Anatoly Parfyonov was Russian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Anatoly Parfyonov
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