Soviet cyclist (1937-2000).
Born January 15th, 1937 in Moscow.
Died June 18th, 2000 at 63 years old in Moscow.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson