According to league president Alexander Medvedev, the Cup was named after Gagarin because Russian citizens associate his name with the achievement of great accomplishments, and the man himself has been described as a symbol of the nation.
Segundo o comisionado da liga Alexander Medvedev, a copa foi bautizada en honor a Gagarin porque os cidadáns rusos asocian o seu nome á consecución de grandes logros, e o propio home converteuse nun símbolo da nación.