Petr Zenkin

Petr Zenkin

Soviet football player, Honored Coach of the Kazakh SSR.
Date of Birth: 09.05.1912
Country: Kazakhstan
  1. Early Life and Career
  2. Military Service and Coaching
  3. Managerial Career
  4. "Lokomotiv" Oryol (1960-1962)
  5. "Metallurg" Djizak (1963-1967)
  6. Honors and Recognition
  7. Honored Coach of the Kazakh SSR

Early Life and Career

Viktor Pavlovich Ishchenko was born in Reutov, Russian SFSR, on an unspecified date. He began his football career in 1925 with the team of the Reutov Spinning Factory.

Military Service and Coaching

In 1930, Ishchenko joined the Central House of the Red Army (CDKA) as both a player and administrator. He participated in 58 matches during the Soviet Union championships.

From 1947 to 1948, Ishchenko served as coach for the team of the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany.

Managerial Career

"Kairat" Alma-Ata (1956-1959)

Ishchenko was appointed senior coach of "Kairat" Alma-Ata in 1956. He remained at the helm of the Kazakh club for three seasons.

"Lokomotiv" Oryol (1960-1962)

In 1960, Ishchenko moved to "Lokomotiv" Oryol as their senior coach. He spent two years with the Russian club.

"Metallurg" Djizak (1963-1967)

From 1963 to 1967, Ishchenko took on the role of senior coach for "Metallurg" Djizak, a club based in the Uzbek SSR.

Honors and Recognition

In addition to his playing and coaching career, Viktor Pavlovich Ishchenko was also recognized for his contributions to football with the following honor:

Honored Coach of the Kazakh SSR