Master of Sports of Russia

Master of Sports of Russia (MS) (Russian: Мастер спорта России (МС)) is a sports honorary title in the Russian Federation and a direct successor to the similar Soviet classification system.^{[citation needed]}

To assign the title of MS prerequisite is to participate in the competition judged at least 3 judges of the All-Russia and international category and receive necessary scores or take a certain place among other athletes. The Ministry of Sports of Russia assigns titles to outstanding athletes by a special award order.^[1]