Congratulations to Mikhalina Lysova, silver medallist in the 15km cross-country ski race at the Winter Paralympics 2014-03-10 15:40:00 Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Mikhalina Lysova, silver medallist in the 15km cross-country skiing event in the visually impaired category at the XI Winter Paralympics in Sochi. The President said, in particular, in his message: “Please accept my sincere congratulations on this silver medal at the Winter Paralympics. You were able to achieve such excellent results thanks to your best qualities as an athlete: your skill, determination, and making victory your goal. Of course, you also had at your side your trainers and mentors, who believed in you and hoped for success.”