Background
Shaov, Gennadii was born on May 27, 1932 in Leningrad.
Shaov, Gennadii was born on May 27, 1932 in Leningrad.
Graduated from Leningrad University in law, 1956.
Honoured Master of Sports (boxing), 1956. With Leningrad Burevestnik. Member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, 1956.
USSR champion, 1955-1956 and 1958.
European champion, 1955 and 1959. Olympic champion, 1956.