Soviet track and field competitor (1929-1996).
Born August 27th, 1929 in Usolye-Sibirskoye.
Died January 24th, 1996 at 66 years old
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