Double Olympic champion Vyacheslav Fetisov At the movie theater”Valery Kharlamov . At high speed, ”remembered the legendary striker, who would have turned 75 on January 14.
A documentary about Kharlamov is currently airing on the channel and will also be shown on a loop at 6:30 p.m. Moscow time.
– He is the most unique hockey player in the history of world sport, who controlled his body impeccably, the coordination was fantastic. And all this at exorbitant speeds, by the way,” Fetisov said in the film. – He was going to beat, although you could be seriously injured. But Kharlamov was distinguished by his fearlessness, a kind of prowess and the understanding that it was impossible to catch him. He flew away from everyone like the wind.
– Do you remember how Kharlamov took his first steps on the ice after recovering? He was treated for three and a half months after a car accident in 1976.
Yes, as I remember now. It was as if a cat or a dog touched the water cautiously. Then he rolled over, with joy and tears. And we all had the inner happiness that he recovers and plays.
– How was he communicating?
– To be with the great Kharlamov in the same space is a special thing. I remember not only some details, but the very aura of Kharlamov, when in his presence one feels completely different. The man was of celestial origin.
– What happened when you learned of Kharlamov’s death?
– If I remember correctly, we got together in Canada and everyone started demanding that we go back to the funeral. These were the first emotions. Then they explained to us that if we fly back, then about overhead, and anyway we wouldn’t have time. Therefore, it is best for everyone to get together and play. So we said to ourselves: let’s win this Canada Cup in memory of Borisych.
Immediately from the airport we went to Kharlamov’s grave, at the Kuntsevo cemetery. Wives and families have arrived. We got on the bus… And only then did we realize he wasn’t there.
– Who is Kharlamov for you?
– A symbol of prowess and inaccessibility, inflexibility.
If you met him now, what would you say to him?
— Valery Borisovich, you are the coolest hockey player who has ever played this wonderful game.
Source : MatchTV
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