Congratulations to Alexei Bugayev, silver medallist at the Paralympic Winter Games in downhill skiing 2014-03-08 14:40:00 Vladimir Putin sent a message congratulating Alexei Bugayev on his silver medal at the XI Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi in the men’s downhill skiing standing event. The message reads, in part: “Congratulations you on your silver medal at the XI Paralympic Games in Sochi. Taking part in such a high-ranking competition for the first time, you showed a result that was convincing and commendable. You surprised your renowned competitors and made all the Russian fans happy.”