The telegram reads, in particular:
”I send greetings to the members of Russia's Olympic team, coaches, and everyone who helped our athletes to achieve such significant successes and participate in such an honourable way in the XX Olympic Winter Games.
The Turin games were an exciting and memorable event for millions of fans. Russia was with you during all of these days. Along with you, we were happy for your victories and lived through your hardships. During intense competitions against strong and experienced opponents you have shown professionalism, skill, endurance and, most importantly, the desire to fight right to the end.“