Valery Voronin 1939 – 1984

Biography

Valery Voronin was born on July 17, 1939, in Moscow, during a transformative period in Soviet history. He grew up in Russia’s capital city and would become known for his contributions to Soviet football during the mid-twentieth century. His life spanned an era of significant change in the Soviet Union, and he participated in the athletic culture that flourished during this time.

As a footballer in the Soviet Union, Voronin dedicated himself to the sport during an important era for Russian athletics. Football was a central part of Soviet cultural life, and those who played the sport represented not only their teams but also their communities and nation. Voronin’s career reflected his commitment to this beloved game.

Valery Voronin passed away on May 19, 1984, in his native Moscow at the age of forty-four. He was laid to rest at Danilov Cemetery in Moscow’s Donskoy District, a final resting place that honored his life and connections to the city he called home. His memory remains part of Moscow’s sporting heritage and the history of Soviet football.