Yuri Evgenievich Lyapkin (born January 21, 1945) is a Russian former professional ice hockey defenceman.

[1][2] He played in the Soviet Hockey League for Khimik Voskresensk and HC Spartak Moscow.

He won a gold medal playing for the undefeated Soviet Union team at the 1976 Olympics.

[1][2][3] He also won world championships with the Soviet team in 1970/71, 72/73, 73/74, and 74/75, and a silver medal in 75/76.

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