Dear Friends,

I am glad to congratulate you on your impressive success at the 39th World Chess Olympiad.

At the competition in Khanty-Mansiysk you have shown mastery, stamina and true team spirit. All chess lovers in Russia rooted for you, and you did not let them down.

I especially would like to mention the triumph of our women’s team. Winning all its matches, for the first time in the modern history of Russia, the team climbed to the top level of the chess Olympiad podium. Today the whole country is truly proud of your success.

Wishing you success and new bright accomplishments,

D. Medvedev