In his speech, the Chief of Staff highly praised Valery Kharlamov’s contribution to the development of national hockey. According to Mr Ivanov, the outstanding athlete was distinguished by one of a kind skating skills, a sharp shot and great puck handling.
Before the start of a friendly match between CSKA Moscow veterans and an all-star team, Sergei Ivanov read Vladimir Putin’s message addressed to participants and guests of the celebrations honouring the 65th anniversary of Valery Kharlamov’s birth.