Background
Sal’nikov, Sergei was born on September 13, 1925 in Krasnodar.
Sal’nikov, Sergei was born on September 13, 1925 in Krasnodar.
Graduated from the High School of Sports Instructors attached to the Moscow Institute of Physical Culture, 1955. Graduated from Moscow University in journalism, 1960.
Honoured Master of Sports (football), 1953. With Moscow Spartak. Worked as a sports instructor. Sports commentator. USSR champion, 1954, 1956 and 1958.
Olympic champion, 1956.