Petr Yan awarded Order of Merit for services to sports

Petr Yan has been honored with the medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland, Second Class" by Russian authorities. The award recognizes his contributions to the development of physical culture and sports in Russia. This is a state-level honor acknowledging Yan's achievements in combat sports. No additional context about a ceremony or other details was provided. The recognition comes amid Yan's ongoing UFC career.