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6 january, 2011 09:16

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin congratulates Russia’s youth hockey team and its coaches on their victory at the 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship

The message reads, in part:

"You showed great spirit in a difficult and close fight, outperforming your adversaries and rightfully rising to the top.

"The triumph of Russia's youth hockey team is the reward for your mastery, persistence, hard work and professionalism.

"It is good that you have reaffirmed the winning traditions of Russian ice hockey teams."