By Natalia Donets, AIPS Young Reporter, Moldova
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MOSCOW, February 4, 2012 – With one of the strongest governmental backings in the sports world, this year’s Russian Olympic and Paralympic medal winners are certain to receive due recognition upon their return from London.According to an announcement posted on the website of the Russian Government, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to make provision for the reward funds to be handed to the medalists of this year’s Games. The gold medal holders are set to receive 4 million rubles (about 130,000 USD). Silver medalists will be rewarded by 2,5 million (82,500 USD), while the owners of the bronze will receive 1,7 million (56,000 USD). Notably, the same scale applies to the holders of both Olympic and Paralympic silverware. A special clause of the governmental order implies that the coaches and staff of the Russian national team will also be rewarded according to the achievements of their disciples. The Ministry of Sports, Tourism and Youth Policy, along with the Ministry of Finance, the Olympic and Paralympic committees are set to decide on the matter. The governmental funding reached the current level prior to the Beijing Olympics of 2008 and remarkably is one of the highest in the world. Aside from the cash bonuses awarded by the government, Russian athletes traditionally receive a number of other gifts, cash and otherwise, from regional authorities in recognition of their Olympic achievements.
Parece que os russos vão estar motivados para ganhar aos chineses!!!
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