Nikolai Sokolov
1897–1988 (age 91)
Biography
Nikolai Sokolov was a pioneering association football coach who shaped the development of the sport in his region. Born in 1897, he dedicated his career to training athletes and advancing the standards of competitive football.
Sokolov's coaching legacy influenced generations of players and contributed to the growth of football as a sport. He lived until 1988 and was interred at Serafimovskoe Cemetery, where his contributions to athletics are remembered.