The bust to Yevgeny Chumakov was opened in Moscow

The monument to one of the founders of SAMBO, an outstanding coach, founder of the SKIF sambo school at the State Central Institute of Physical Culture, Honored Master of Sports of the USSR, Honored trainer of the USSR, Yevgeny Mikhailovich Chumakov, was solemnly opened in the Russian State University of Physical Culture, Sports, Youth and Tourism.

The honorable right to open the monument was given to the president of the All-Russian Sambo Federation Sergey Eliseev, the sons of E.M. Chumakov, as well as the rector of the Russian State University of Physical Culture, Sports, Youth and Tourism Tamara Mikhailova. The event was also attended by the graduates of the University, the students of E.M. Chumakov of different generations, honored coaches of Russia, honored masters of sports, academicians and other honored guests.

“I thank God for the fact that such a person met my life's path. In addition to professional moments connected with teaching methods, he gave me a special philosophy of life and pedagogy, - says one of the students of E.M. Chumakov, FIAS executive director Sergey Tabakov. - Yevgeny Mikhailovich was a mentor for many people of different ages and nationalities. When we communicate with them, they all, as one, distinguish this particular philosophy. If all people feel it, then it is. It is possible to enumerate the regalia and the titles of Yevgeny Mikhailovich for a long time, but most importantly, he is a Teacher with a capital “T” for all of us”.

Bust Yevgeny Mikhailovich established within the project "Alley of Russian Glory."