a micromechanical coriolis rate of rotation sensor for detecting a rate of rotation , comprising a substrate , a measurement axis , a detection axis , and a drive axis , each disposed orthogonally to each other and a first and a second driving mass disposed in an x - y plane parallel to the substrate . each driving mass being rotatably connected to the substrate by means of a central suspension . the two central suspensions being disposed along the y - axis . drive means are used for generating a rotational oscillation of the driving masses about the drive axis at each central suspension . at least one elastic connecting element is disposed on each of the driving masses on both sides of the y - axis and spaced apart from the same for connecting and oscillating the two driving masses in a mutually tuned manner .