✦ Guardian of the Art
Anatoly Kharlampiev
Promoted Sambo after Oshchepkov's erasure during purges
📍 Russia⌛ Pre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)⧖ Oct 29, 1906 – Apr 16, 1979
Sambo (Sport)Judo (under Oshchepkov)folk wrestling
Affiliated ·FIAS
Born Moscow. Student of Oshchepkov. Credited as 'founder' in Soviet narratives.
✦ Founded
Codified Sport Sambo 1938
Notable Achievements
Codifier of Sport Sambo (1938); Promoted Sambo as official Soviet sport; Student of Oshchepkov
Documented Students
Soviet champions
