Nikolay Ozerov left a noticeable mark on the sports life of the country. His achievements in tennis have not yet been replicated. Subsequently, Ozerov became a sports commentator known throughout the Soviet Union. His reports were passionate and always aroused the enthusiasm of the fans.
From the biography of Nikolai Nikolaevich Ozerov
The future famous tennis player and popular sports commentator was born in the capital of the USSR on December 11, 1922. The father of Kolya and his older brother Yuri was an opera singer. Mom once studied at the theater faculty, but after the birth of the children she was forced to leave her studies. The Sr. Ozerov House received as an official housing from the Bolshoi Theater. Nikolai's parents were distinguished by their hospitality. The house was often visited by guests, many of them related to great art.
From an early age, Nikolai dreamed of singing. However, nature did not award him with a special musical talent. But he showed great ability for sports and at the age of 9 he began to seriously play tennis. Most often, his older brother Yuri was his partner in the game.
Nikolay disappeared on the court all day. In 1935, he first became the champion of Moscow, and a few years later he earned the title of master of sports in tennis. At the same time, Nikolai studied at GITIS, at the acting department.
On the career ladder
After graduating from high school, Nikolai began to build a career at the Moscow Art Theater. Behind him thirty years of theatrical activity and two dozen roles. More than once Ozerov starred in films - most often he played a sports commentator.
The actor's career was developing successfully, but Nikolai was not going to break with sports. He continued to delight fans by participating in sports tournaments at various levels. Nikolay was distinguished by an active style of play and an "iron" blow with his right hand. During each meeting, Ozerov managed to correctly assess the opponent, to find his weaknesses.
During his sports career, Nikolai Nikolaevich received about 170 titles and 24 gold medals of the national championships. Until now, none of the tennis players have managed to surpass his achievements.
When Ozerov was at the zenith of his sporting glory, his father advised him to do something else. For example, look for your niche on television or radio. Nikolai listened to his father's advice.
Sports commentator
Ozerov appeared in the wheelhouse of a sports commentator in 1950. Even before his "premiere" Ozerov trained, quietly uttering comments during sports competitions. And he understood that he was not really doing anything. The debut report of the novice commentator took place during the Dynamo - CDKA match. Over the next two weeks, four dozen responses to the program were received from listeners - almost all of them spoke with approval about the report.
After a while, Ozerov became a favorite commentator for many viewers. Perhaps in this field he became even more successful than on the tennis court. Ozerov commented on 15 Olympic Games, three dozen world hockey championships. It was Nikolai Nikolaevich who commented on the famous match between Soviet hockey players and Canadians.
Over the years, Nikolai Ozerov became a legend in Soviet sports. From him, people learned about the victories of athletes, together with him they rejoiced at the successes and worried about the failures.
Personal life of Nikolai Ozerov
Ozerov did not like to talk about his personal life. His first strong feeling did not find a response, so later Nikolai treated women with distrust. But in the late 60s, Ozerov met Margarita Azarovskaya. She worked as an editor for one of the Moscow publishing houses. As a result, they started a family. At the age of 47, Ozerov became the father of twins - Nikolai and Nadezhda.
In the last years of his life, Ozerov had serious health problems. On June 2, 1997, an outstanding tennis player and sports commentator passed away.
