Yury Vlasov 1935 – 2021

Biography

Yury Vlasov was born on December 5, 1935, in Makiivka, a city in the Donbas region of Ukraine. He became known as a prominent Soviet weightlifter, representing his country during an era when the sport held significant cultural importance in the Soviet Union. Throughout his athletic career, Vlasov distinguished himself as a competitor in one of the Soviet Union’s most celebrated sporting disciplines.

Vlasov’s contributions to weightlifting left a lasting mark during the Cold War period, when Soviet athletes were celebrated as national heroes. His dedication to the sport exemplified the athletic excellence that the Soviet system cultivated and promoted on the international stage.

On February 13, 2021, Vlasov passed away in Moscow at the age of 85. He was laid to rest at Novodevichy Cemetery in the Khamovniki District, one of Russia’s most prestigious burial grounds, a final honor befitting his status as a notable Soviet athlete. His legacy remains part of the sporting history of the Soviet era.