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Leonid Arkayev

b. 1940

Soviet and Russian gymnastics coach (born 1940)

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About Leonid Arkayev

Born 1940. Leonid Arkayev is a Russian gymnastics coach, artistic gymnast and coach.

Leonid Arkayev (born 3 June 1940) is a Russian gymnast. He was inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2011.

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Important facts

Born

3 June 1940, Moscow

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Gymnastics coach, artistic gymnast, coach

Nationality

Soviet Union, Russia

Awards

Order of Lenin; Order of the Badge of Honour; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class; Order of Friendship of Peoples; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Merited Coach of the USSR; Merited Coach of Russia; Silver Olympic Order; International Gymnastics Hall of Fame

Also known as

Leonid Yakovlevich Arkayev, Leonid Arkaev, Leonid Y. Arkayev, L. Y. Arkayev, L. Arkayev, Arkayev

Leonid Yakovlevich

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Leonid Arkayev's

Henry Cohen, 1st Baron Cohen of Birkenhead

Frequently asked questions

Who is Leonid Arkayev?

Soviet and Russian gymnastics coach (born 1940)

When was Leonid Arkayev born?

Leonid Arkayev was born on 3 June 1940 in Moscow.

What is Leonid Arkayev's occupation?

Leonid Arkayev is a gymnastics coach, artistic gymnast and coach.

What nationality is Leonid Arkayev?

Leonid Arkayev is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leonid Arkayev

· Wikidata: Q4069422

· DBpedia: Leonid Arkayev

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