Vitaly Daraselia
Soviet footballer
About Vitaly Daraselia
Lived 1957 – 1982 (aged 25). Vitaly Daraselia was a Russian association football player, association football coach and athlete.
Death Daraselia died in a traffic accident on 13 December 1982 when his car plunged from a mountain cliff into a river. His body was carried away by the river and was completely buried in sand. It was found 13 days later using a search and rescue dog.
Legacy The stadium in Daraselia's home town of Ochamchire in Georgia bears his name. In December 2009, Daraselia's mother reported that the footballer's house-museum in Ochamchire was plundered and burned down.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Vitaly Daraselia?
Soviet footballer (1957-1982)
When was Vitaly Daraselia born?
Vitaly Daraselia was born on 9 January 1957 in Ochamchire.
When did Vitaly Daraselia die?
Vitaly Daraselia died on 13 December 1982 in Zestaponi.
What was Vitaly Daraselia's occupation?
Vitaly Daraselia was an association football player, association football coach and athlete.
What nationality was Vitaly Daraselia?
Vitaly Daraselia was Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vitaly Daraselia. https://biography.guide/vitaly-daraselia/
MLA: "Vitaly Daraselia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vitaly-daraselia/.
Chicago: "Vitaly Daraselia." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vitaly-daraselia/.
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