Congratulations to Alexander Alyabyev, bronze medallist in slalom at the Winter Paralympics 2014-03-13 21:00:00 Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to Alexander Alyabyev, bronze medallist in slalom at the XI Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi. The message reads, in part: “In a tenacious and tense battle, you showed the qualities of true Paralympic spirit, withstanding fierce competition and rightfully took the bronze in the slalom.”