Petr Yan receives Order of Merit medal for contributions to Russian sports

Petr Yan has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Merit to the Fatherland, second degree, for his contributions to the development of physical culture and sports. The honor was bestowed by the Russian government in recognition of his achievements in combat sports. This is a state-level award recognizing athletic excellence and service to the nation. The announcement did not specify any particular recent event that triggered the award. It appears to be a broader acknowledgment of Yan's career accomplishments.