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My Take
Viacheslav Fetisov is, to me, far more than a great hockey player; he is a figure who carried history on his shoulders. A towering Soviet defenceman who anchored CSKA Moscow before crossing into the NHL with the Devils and Red Wings, he turned the rink into a stage where the Cold War's barriers quietly fell. That he later reinvented himself as a coach and politician only deepens my fascination. The decorations, including the Order of Lenin, speak to his stature, but what truly impresses me is the iron will to keep competing and leading long after the final whistle.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Viacheslav Fetisov
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴァチェスラフ・フェティソフ
- Reading
- ゔぁちぇすらふ・ふぇてぃそふ
- Born
- April 20, 1958 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Moscow, Moscow Governorate, Duchy of Moscow
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 185 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- ice hockey player / coach / politician / statesperson / ice hockey coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1988 Order of Lenin
- 1998 Order of Honour
- 2000 Silver Olympic Order
- 2005 Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class
- 2000 Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class
- 1984 Order of the Red Banner of Labour
- 1978 Order of the Badge of Honour
- 2007 Order of Friendship
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Viacheslav Fetisov born?
Born April 20, 1958 (age 68).
Where is Viacheslav Fetisov from?
Viacheslav Fetisov is from Moscow, Moscow Governorate, Duchy of Moscow.
What does Viacheslav Fetisov do?
Viacheslav Fetisov works as ice hockey player, coach, politician, statesperson, ice hockey coach.
How tall is Viacheslav Fetisov?
Viacheslav Fetisov is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.