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Boris Razinsky

1933 – 2012

Soviet footballer and manager

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About Boris Razinsky

Lived 1933 – 2012 (aged 79). Boris Razinsky was a Russian association football player and association football coach.

Boris Davidovich Razinsky (; 12 July 1933 – 6 August 2012) was a Soviet Russian Olympic champion football player and manager.

Personal life Razinsky was born in Lyubertsy, Russia, and died in Moscow. He was Jewish. In 2009, Razinsky attended the 2009 Maccabiah Games to watch his grandson participate in the under-18 football competition. Razinsky's visit was marred by a brawl between the Russian and Argentine sides and both squads were told not to return for the 2013 Maccabiah Games.

Football career Razinsky played both as a goalkeeper and as a striker (usually keeping one specific position while playing at the same club). He played in goal for the national team as a backup to Lev Yashin.

He was the main and only goalkeeper during 1960 Olympic qualification tournament, the Soviet team failed to qualify allowing Bulgaria to qualify instead in the three-team qualification tournament.

Honours Olympic champion: 1956. Soviet Top League winner: 1953. Soviet Cup winner: 1955.

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Awards
Medal "For Labour Valour"; Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords; Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR
Also known as
Boris Davidovich Razinsky

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Boris Razinsky?

Soviet footballer and manager (1933-2012)

When was Boris Razinsky born?

Boris Razinsky was born on 12 July 1933 in Lyubertsy.

When did Boris Razinsky die?

Boris Razinsky died on 6 August 2012 in Moscow.

What was Boris Razinsky's occupation?

Boris Razinsky was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Boris Razinsky?

Boris Razinsky was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Boris Razinsky

· Wikidata: Q605456

· DBpedia: Boris Razinsky

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