Congratulations to Valery Redkozubov, gold medallist in slalom at the Winter Paralympics 2014-03-13 20:00:00 Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to Valery Redkozubov, gold medallist in slalom at the XI Paralympic Winter Games. The message reads, in part: “As a talented, driven athlete, you have unwaveringly worked your way to this victory. You have shown excellent preparation and exhibited a strong, truly fighting spirit – and rightfully became a champion at the XI Paralympic Winter Games.”