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Legendary Soviet and Russian Gymnastics Coach Leonid Arkayev Dies at 86

Leonid Arkayev, one of the most successful coaches in gymnastics history, died November 6 at age 86, leaving behind a legacy of Olympic and World Championship…

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The former Russian male and female gymnastics coach, Leonid Arkaev, died in the 87th year of his life, told the press service of the Russian Federation of Gymnastics. The farewell ceremony with Arkaev will take place on 9 November at the Mithin Crematorium, transmitting TASS with reference to the Federation ' s message. From 1973 to 1992, Arkaev led the USSR ' s men ' s team, and from 1992 to 2004, Russia ' s men ' s and…

Sport: On November 6, 87, a legendary Soviet and Russian gymnastics coach, Leonid Arkaev, died, reporting to the Russian media.

In the 87th year of his life, Leonid Arkaev, a well-deserved sports gymnastics coach of the USSR and Russia, died, and for over 30 years he led the national teams and raised a bunch of Olympic champions.

The Russian Federation of Gymnastics reported the death of a well-deserved coach in the 87th year of life, and Arkaev led the USSR men's team and then Russia's men's and women's teams, and his wards won 77 Olympic medals.

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vz.ru broke the news on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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