Congratulations to Alexandra Frantseva, gold medallist in the visually impaired slalom at the Winter Paralympics 2014-03-12 17:20:00 Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to Alexandra Frantseva, gold medallist in the visually impaired slalom at the XI Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi. The message reads, in part: “You had an excellent performance in Sochi, winning a full set of medals. You have clearly shown through your success that athletic fortune favours only the most talented, dedicated and strong-willed athletes.”