Anatoly Tarasov

Anatoly Tarasov was a male athlete and coach from Moscow who competed in ice hockey, association football, and bandy. He played as a forward for teams including HC CSKA Moscow, PFC CSKA Moscow, and FC Chornomorets Odesa. He also served as a coach in both ice hockey and association football. His career began in 1945, and he represented the Soviet Union in sport.

Tarasov was educated at the Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth and Tourism. He was a member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and held citizenship in the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, the Soviet Union, and Russia. He spoke Russian. His military service included participation on the Eastern Front, where he held allegiance to the Soviet Union.

He received several awards, including the Order of the Red Banner of Labour, the Order of the Red Star, the Order of the Badge of Honour, and the Medal "For Battle Merit." He is recognized in the Hockey Hall Of Fame collection. Tarasov had a child named Tatiana Tarasova. He was born on December 10, 1918, and died on June 23, 1995. He is buried at Vagankovo Cemetery.