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Viacheslav Fetisov, born on April 20, 1958 in Moscow, Soviet Union, is an ice hockey player, politician and statesperson. Viacheslav Fetisov is 68 years old as of 2026. Recorded honors include Order of Lenin (1988), Order of Honour (1998), Silver Olympic Order (2000) and 5 more. The listed height is 185 cm.
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.
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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)
- Origin
- Moscow, Soviet Union
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- ice hockey player / coach / politician / statesperson / ice hockey coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
2. Background
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. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Viacheslav Fetisov born?
Viacheslav Fetisov was born on April 20, 1958 and is 68 years old.
Where is Viacheslav Fetisov from?
Viacheslav Fetisov is from Moscow, Soviet Union.
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 tall.
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