The Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin, on 16 March, 2007 signed Edict Nº 340 “For the Russian Federation Governmental award” to directors, athletes, and staff of PBC CSKA, for their “great contribution to the development of sports and physical education for their high achievement.” The former CSKA and current forward for Khimki, Vladimir Diatchok, was among those awarded, and will be receiving the Friendship Award. Congratulations to the winner!