Congratulations to Olympic Champion Alina Zagitova 2018-02-23 13:50:00 Vladimir Putin congratulated Alina Zagitova, Olympic champion, winner of the XXIII Winter Olympics in PyeongChang in the singles figure skating, on her outstanding debut. The message reads, in part: “When competing against the strongest figure skaters of the planet, you demonstrated you were the best. In terms of technique, performance and mindset you confidently surpassed your titled rivals. This success is your great personal victory and a significant contribution to the continuation of the glorious traditions of national sport.”