Family
Viktor's son Vasily is also a professional ice hockey coach, who worked in Finland but moved back to Russia to live with his family.
Viktor's grandson, also named Viktor Tikhonov, was chosen to join Team Russia at the 2007 Super Series against Team Canada after Game Four of the eight-game-series was completed. On June 20, 2008, Tikhonov was selected by the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round, 28th overall, of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He currently plays for the SKA St. Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League.
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