Russian President Vladimir Putin presented state awards to hockey players Alexander Yakushev, Valery Kamensky and Alexey Kasatonov. The head of state noted their contribution to the popularization of sports in Russia.
“On behalf of all fans and all sports fans in Russia, I would like to congratulate you on the state awards. Thank you for everything you have done in the past and for what you are doing today. I mean the popularization of sports, the popularization of hockey, your participation in the Night Hockey League, when you unite hundreds of thousands of hockey fans around you, develop this wonderful sport, “the Kremlin press service quotes the president.
Chairman of the Council of Legends of the Night Hockey League Alexander Yakushev received the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, III degree, Vice-President for Development of the Continental Hockey League Valery Kamensky and board member of the Legends of Hockey League of the USSR Alexei Kasatonov were awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky.
Earlier it was reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko played in a friendly hockey match after negotiations. The game ended with the victory of the presidential team with a score of 18: 7.
The negotiations took place in St. Petersburg. Among other things, the leaders of the states discussed the EU sanctions imposed on Belarus.
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