Anatoly Tarasov | |
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 Anatoly Tarasov in 1994 | |
| Born | Anatoly Vladimirovich Tarasov 10 December 1918 |
| Died | 23 June 1995 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Occupation(s) | Ice hockey player and coach |
| Years active | 1945–1974 |
| Spouse | Nina Tarasova |
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Anatoly Vladimirovich Tarasov (Russian: Анато́лий Влади́мирович Тара́сов; 10 December 1918 – 23 June 1995) was a Russian ice hockey player and coach. Tarasov is considered "the father of Russian ice hockey" and established the Soviet Union national team as "the dominant force in international competition".[1] He was one of the first Russians to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, having been inducted in 1974 in the builders category. He was inducted into the inaugural class of the IIHF Hall of Fame in 1997.
Tarasov also played and managed in the sport of football, but is best known for his work in developing the USSR's ice hockey program. He is the father of figure skating coach Tatiana Tarasova.