President Vladimir Putin congratulated Russia's Para-Olympics team that took part in the IX Winter Para-Olympics in Turin 2006-03-20 00:00:00 The President’s message reads, in particular: “I congratulate the members of Russia’s Para-Olympics team on their outstanding performance at the IX Winter Para-Olympics in Turin. Russia’s athletes have represented our country well at this prestigious competition and have won a record number of medals. In fierce competition you have demonstrated your talent and magnificent skill, courage, astounding strength of will and immense hard work and dedication.”