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Boris Podkorytov was born on May 3, 1948, in Frunze. In his football career, he began training under the guidance of the famous youth coach Vladimir Korobchenko. In 1966, after the final of the all-Union youth tournament, he was invited to the experimental USSR national team preparing for the Olympic Games in Mexico City, where he played alongside stars such as Yevgeny Lovchev and Sergey Olshansky.
On the field, Podkorytov represented the colors of Moscow's "Lokomotiv" and was also the captain of the "Alga" team, which left a significant mark in the history of Kyrgyz football.
After finishing his playing career, Boris Podkorytov became a coach. He trained in Moscow and in 1980 took over "Alga" from Frunze. In his coaching practice, he also worked abroad, particularly in Algeria, where in 1988 he led the team to championship victory.
Over the years, his coaching activities covered clubs in Kazakhstan, including "Kainar," "Astana," and "Zhetysu," as well as work in the coaching staff of the national team of that country.
Upon returning to Kyrgyzstan, he took charge of the "Dordoi-Dynamo" team, with which he achieved significant success, including victories in the national championship and cup. The club's triumphs in the AFC President's Cup in 2006 and 2007 were particularly memorable.
In 2006, Podkorytov headed the national team of Kyrgyzstan, and in 2008 he became the general director of the "Dordoi" club. In 2011, he served as a consultant coach for the national team.
Throughout his career, Boris Podkorytov was repeatedly awarded the title of Coach of the Year and was rightfully considered one of the most influential and respected coaches in the history of Kyrgyz football.
The Kyrgyz Football Union expresses its sincere condolences to all who knew Boris Podkorytov, his family, friends, and colleagues, as well as the entire football community.
Farewell to him will take place on Friday, March 6.
