Anatoly Tarasov and Lev Yashin medals to appear in Russia
These will be awarded to distinguished Russian coaches.
The Russian Sports Ministry intends to establish medals bearing the names of hockey coach Anatoly Tarasov and football player Lev Yashin.
They are planned to be awarded to coaches for special personal achievements and services. Those who have had an experience of not less than 8 years will be awarded the medal of Lev Yashin, and those whose experience reaches 20 years will be awarded the medal of Anatoly Tarasov.
The medals will be made of gold coated metal alloy, with portraits of Tarasov and Yashin and inscriptions 'For Training and Raising Champions' and 'For Outstanding Sporting Achievements' respectively.
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