Career
Zavyalov graduated from Smolensk Institute of Physical Culture (1978). He was awarded in 1983. Was known as the Sovie-Jet.
Zavyalov graduated from Smolensk Institute of Physical Culture (1978). He was awarded in 1983. Was known as the Sovie-Jet.
He won a bronze in the 50 km at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York and two silvers at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo (30 km, 4x10 km). Zavyalov also won two medals at the 1982 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with a gold in the 4x10 km (tied with Norway) and a silver in the 15 km.
