Konstantin Belikov Biography

The lessons of Konstantin Belikov: The football match “On the Ruins of Stalingrad” today would like to recall the heroic man who during the war became an example of courage and perseverance, and also left a bright mark in the history of Russian football. Konstantin Belikov was born in a family of workers, but from childhood dreamed of great achievements.

During the Great Patriotic War, he more than once risked his life at the front. Combat comrades noted his strength, determination and faith that it was impossible to lose for a just cause. He participated in the defense of Stalingrad - one of the most significant battles of the war. Konstantin Belikov served in a special purpose group and went to reconnaissance 30 times during the assignment to deliver the soldiers surrounded by the headquarters of the “tongue”.

The commander was killed on the battlefield, and there was no clear plan of what to do in this situation. Konstantin Belikov remained to cover the departure of his comrades and for almost an hour restrained the enemy alone. Death was close, but the power of the spirit did not allow the soldier to surrender, and he waited for the arrival of his comrades, who helped him get out of this battle alive.

One of the most striking episodes in his life was a football match in freed from the Nazis, but completely destroyed by Stalingrad. Despite the terrible conditions, football remained an important part of the life of the soldiers. The match in Stalingrad has become a symbol of hope and cohesion. Each player tried to make the match take place under any circumstances. It was incredible: people during the total destruction of the usual world order united for creation.

Everyone was preparing a football field: they cleared the rubble, buried the funnels from the shells, built stands. The battle for Stalingrad only ended, but this did not prevent desperate players from making the impossible - to arrange a match on the ruins of the city. It was important for them to show their comrades and enemies that Stalingrad did not fall, but was alive and ready to win.

The match took place on May 2 between the Dynamo Stalingrad and the Moscow Spartak. Lieutenant Konstantin Belikov was the captain of the Stalingraders. The match ended with a score in favor of Dynamo: not a single goal fell into the goal of courageous football players. The team became one, athletes understood each other without words and acted clearly and united.

After the war, Konstantin Belikov returned to civilian life and continued his career in football. Recent notes:.