As per our current Database, Vladimir Krutov has been died on 6 June, 2012 at Moscow, Russia.
When Vladimir Krutov die, Vladimir Krutov was 52 years old.
| Popular As | Vladimir Krutov |
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| Age | 52 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Born | June 1, 1960 (Moscow, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]) |
| Birthday | June 1 |
| Town/City | Moscow, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia] |
| Nationality | USSR [now Russia] |
Vladimir Krutov’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.
Vladimir Krutov was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
Krutov was the left wing of the KLM-Line. His nickname "The Tank" says a lot about his style of playing hockey. He was a hard worker in front of the goal and his ability to score was well known in the hockey world.
Joining the Central Soviet Army team in 1977, he won the national title 12 times. His international career with the Soviet Army team included two Olympic Gold, one Olympic Silver Medal, winning the World Championship 6 times and victory in the Canada Cup in 1981.
He was named Player of the Year in the Soviet Union 1987 and had several national and international All-Star appearances. After his successful years in Russia, Krutov changed along with his teammate Igor Larionov to the NHL to join the Vancouver Canucks.
Of all the Russian players who went to North America that year, Krutov had the worst and shortest stay. Coming untrained and overweight, he had no chance to convince the Canucks of the qualities which he had shown e.
g. at the Canada Cup in 1987. After that year in Vancouver with 11 goals, 23 assists for 34 points in 61 games, Vladimir returned to Europe to play for several years in Switzerland and in Sweden. He was working as an assistant coach in Russia before his death.
