About Viacheslav Platonov
Lived 1939 – 2005 (aged 66). Viacheslav Platonov was a Russian coach and volleyball player.
Viacheslav Platonov (Russian: Вячеслав Платонов; 21 January 1939 – 26 December 2005) was a Russian volleyball player and coach. He led the Soviet men's national volleyball team to gold medals at the 1978 FIVB World Championship in Italy, 1982 FIVB World Championship in Argentina, and the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.
Club volleyball
Platonov played volleyball for the Russian club teams SKIF, SKA, and Spartak from 1954 to 1967.
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Who was Viacheslav Platonov?
Russian volleyball player
When was Viacheslav Platonov born?
Viacheslav Platonov was born on 21 January 1939 in Pushkin.
When did Viacheslav Platonov die?
Viacheslav Platonov died on 26 December 2005 in Saint Petersburg.
What was Viacheslav Platonov's occupation?
Viacheslav Platonov was a coach and volleyball player.
What nationality was Viacheslav Platonov?
Viacheslav Platonov was Russian.
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