The competition took place on July 16 through August 3, 1983 as part of the Spartakiad of Peoples of the USSR.

The football team of Moscow were the two-times defending champions.

The competition included footballers under 20 years of age (U-20, born between 1963 and 1965).

All times local (UTC+3) Lithuania finished first ahead of Byelorussia based on their goal difference.

Turkmenia finished third ahead of Estonia based on their head-to-head match up.