✦ Guardian of the Art
Anatoly Kharlampiev
📍 Russia⧖ Oct 29, 1906 – Apr 16, 1979
Sambo (Sport)Judo (under Oshchepkov)folk wrestling
Born Moscow. Student of Oshchepkov. Credited as 'founder' in Soviet narratives.
Notable Achievements
Codifier of Sport Sambo (1938); Promoted Sambo as official Soviet sport; Student of Oshchepkov
