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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and Minister of Sport and Chairman of the Russian Olympic Committee Mikhail Degtyarev congratulated the coaches on their professional holiday and discussed government support measures.
"Coaches play a key role in the development of Russian sports, as they help develop the talents of young and adult athletes, invest their whole heart and soul in their students, and sincerely care about their results. Today, more than 88,000 coaches work in the sports reserve training system. Particular attention is paid to attracting them to the regions. This year, at the direction of President Vladimir Putin, the "Zemsky Trainer" program was launched. It helps children receive high-quality sports training regardless of their place of residence. I congratulate all the coaches of our country on this holiday! I thank them for their contribution to Russia's sporting achievements, the development of our younger generation, and the popularization of sports," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.
The government has allocated 2.73 billion rubles for the "Zemsky Trainer" program through 2028. Under this program, trainers relocating to work in villages and small towns with populations of up to 50,000 will receive between 1 million and 2 million rubles.
The government has been consistently strengthening its support measures for industry specialists. In recent years, coaches' salaries have increased, and additional incentive payments have been introduced, including for student achievement, mentoring, and the development of adaptive sports.
"Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin emphasized that our country has been and remains one of the world's leading sporting powers, the birthplace of great athletes, victories, and records. At the core of this is our national coaching school, traditionally considered one of the strongest in the world. Today, 2,239 specialists have been awarded the title of Honored Coach of Russia. The state's goal is not only to enhance the prestige of the profession but also to create conditions for professional growth, so that coaches feel supported and confident about their future. The Russian Ministry of Sport is consistently developing a system for training qualified specialists, improving the quality of education and providing the industry with sought-after professionals," emphasized Mikhail Degtyarev.
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