The congratulatory message reads, in part:
"Your name and bright biography, filled with amazing victories, is associated with unforgettable pages in the history of Russian and world sports. You are rightly regarded as one of the most illustrious representatives of Russia's alpine skiing team – talented, dedicated, and possessing great personal fighting qualities.
Your record number of prestigious medals and titles are truly impressive and serve as a shining example to the young sportsmen and women of today of genuine sporting ability and devotion to doing what one loves."