Petr Yan awarded Medal of the Order for Merit to the Fatherland

Petr Yan has been honored with the Medal of the Order for Merit to the Fatherland, Second Class. The prestigious Russian state award recognizes his contributions to the development of physical culture and sports. This is a significant national recognition for the former UFC bantamweight champion. The award ceremony details and exact date were not specified in the announcement. Yan joins other prominent Russian athletes who have received this distinction.