27 january, 2012 20:49  
 
 

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin congratulates Russian figure skating pairs Maxim Trankov and Tatyana Volosozhar; Yury Larionov and Vera Bazarova; and Fyodor Klimov and Kseniya Stolbovaya on their brilliant success at the European Championship in Sheffield

 
 
 

The message reads, in part:

"In this difficult and truly beautiful competition, you have demonstrated your top fighting spirit and your will to succeed. By confidently sweeping all steps of the winner's podium, you have given Russian fans unforgettable moments of joy and pride for the national figure skating school and its remarkable traditions. I very sincerely wish you further success and luck, good health and prosperity."