On Monday, March 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated alpine skier Alexei Bugaev on his gold medal, which he won at the 14th Winter Paralympic Games held in Italy. The Head of State described the athlete’s victory as a beautiful victory, as he not only demonstrated his high title in the tournament, but also demonstrated high-quality skill, willpower and strength of character.
– We are sincerely proud of you, the entire Russian team, who achieved excellent results at the XIV Winter Paralympics. The official text of Putin’s telegram read: “I wish you new achievements and all the best.” Website Kremlin.
The Russian national team set an unprecedented record at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy, finishing third in the overall medal standings, despite the minimal composition.
The last day of the competition, March 15, was especially bright, when the Russians won three golds in a row. Skater Ivan Golubkov won his second championship.
After that, skater Anastasia Bagyan replenished her treasury with a third gold medal, and Alexei Bugaev also became the champion of the Paralympic Games, adding the highest award to his asset, which already included two bronze.