The proposal of the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation to establish medals bearing the name of Lev Yashin and Anatoly Tarasov is correct, because such names should not be forgotten, said the honored coach of the USSR in skating artistic at Tatiana Tarasova .
The public debate on the project will last until February 2.
“I am very happy to hear about such an award. I think it’s well deserved. And these names should not be forgotten. These are people who have honestly served their profession. These are talents born in our country, Tarasova told .
The Anatoly Tarasov Medal can be awarded to coaches (coaches-teachers) citizens of the Russian Federation for special personal merits and achievements in the field of physical culture and sports with at least 20 years of experience in this field. The Lev Yashin Medal can be awarded to Russian citizens for special personal merits and achievements in the field of physical culture and sports, who have at least 8 years of experience in this field.
Source : MatchTV

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