ArmInfo. Legendary Soviet footballer, USSR champion and USSR Cup winner, Olympic bronze medalist Arkady Andreasyan passed away in Armenia at the age of 73. "Arkady Andreasyan has passed away.
The entire staff of the club expresses condolences and support to the family and friends of Andreasyan," the press service of the "Ararat" club said on December 23. Andreasyan became the USSR champion in 1973 with "Ararat". After completing his career in 1979, he became a coach.
RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent his condolences on the death of the footballer. "I have learned with deep sorrow about the death of legendary footballer of Yerevan" Ararat "Arkady Andreasyan. His role in the development of Armenian football is invaluable. Andreasyan stood out in" Ararat "and in the USSR national team, delighting the fans with his game. His long-term coaching work is also highly commendable , many sportsmen adopted his rich football knowledge. My condolences to the members of Arkady Andreasyan's family, relatives and all his fans. His memory will forever remain in our memories, " the message of the head of the Armenian government says.