The message reads, in part:
“You belong to a galaxy of brilliant athletes who crafted the glorious history of Russian ice hockey. Fans remember the sweeping attack style of the famous troika – Mikhailov, Petrov and Kharlamov – and rightly consider you one of the best strikers in the annals of the national team.
It is highly important that today you continue to work actively, passing on your experience to young athletes and teaching them to perform with complete dedication and love of their sport.”