12 august 2012
Dmitry Medvedev congratulates Yekaterina Poistogova on her bronze medal for the 800m run at the London Olympics
The message reads, in part:
“You represented Russia at the Olympics for the first time and have managed to earn a medal. This achievement is the result of your outstanding athletic training, willpower and the support of millions of fans. Gaining a place on the Olympic pedestal along with champion Maria Savinova, further confirms the high level of Russian athletics.”