Nikita Simonyan Awarded Hero of Labour of Russia

Legendary athlete and no less legendary coach Nikita Simonyan has been decorated with Russia's highest award. The former coach of "Ararat," the first vice-president of the Russian Football Union, was awarded for his services to the state and his great contribution to the development and popularization of football.

The President of the Russian Federation has bestowed upon him the title of Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation.