Congratulations to Alyona Kaufman, silver medallist in biathlon at the Winter Paralympics 2014-03-14 18:00:00 Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory telegram to Alyona Kaufman, silver medallist in the standing biathlon 12.5km individual event at the XI Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi. The congratulatory message reads, in part: “Your persistent hard work, mastery and willpower helped you unlock your potential brilliantly, achieving impressive success, and earning another award at the XI Winter Paralympic Games.”