Rustam Minnikhanov congratulates skiers on the successful performance in the women’s skiing relay at the Olympics-2018

On February 17, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov sent the telegram of congratulations to President of Cross-country ski federation of Russia Elena Vyalbe, Chairman of Dinamo sports society Asgat Safarov, President of the Tatarstan Federation of ski race and biathlon Ilshat Fardiev, coach Aleksey Zorin and Russia’s master of sports of international class Anna Nechaevskaya.

Tatarstan President congratulated on the successful performance of skiers in the women’s skiing relay at the Olympics-2018.

“My sincere congratulations on the brilliant performance of our skiers in the women’s relay race at the Winter Olympics 2018. This bronze, won in the difficult sports struggle, in difficult for our country conditions is, perhaps, more valuable than many gold medals,” the telegram reads. “Sportswomen have shown great skills and excellent training, as well as great will to victory, strength of mind, cohesion, without which it would be impossible to resist skiers from Sweden and Norway. I am pleased to note that Anna Nechaevskaya, representing the Republic of Tatarstan at the Olympic Games, has made an important contribution to this important achievement. We are proud of our Olympians, support them sincerely and sincerely wish them luck and new achievements for the glory of Russia”.