Congratulations to Azat Karachurin, gold medallist in biathlon at the Winter Paralympics 2014-03-11 15:00:00 Vladimir Putin sent his congratulations to Azat Karachurin, gold medallist in the 12.5km biathlon race at the XI Winter Paralympics in Sochi. The President said, in particular, in his message: “Hard work, ability and strength of will helped you to realise your potential so brilliantly and win this highest sporting honour – a gold medal at the Winter Paralympics.”