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Hot. Winter. Yours: a new exposition opened at the RUSSIA EXPO to mark the 10th anniversary of the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi

Hot. Winter. Yours: a new exposition opened at the RUSSIA EXPO to mark the 10th anniversary of the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi
Photo: Alexey Maishev /Fotohost-RIA News agency
06.02.2024

A total of eight expositions are presented at the Alley of Glory at the Exposition: about 90 name steles with almost 600 genuine gold medals introduce visitors to famous Russian athletes and their achievements in the global sports arena. The new exposition is dedicated to one of the most significant events in modern Russian history - the 10th anniversary of the XXII Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.

The 2014 Winter Olympic Games became not only a national holiday of the country, but also a global event. A record number of participants, almost 100 sets of awards in 15 disciplines, for which there was a fierce struggle, and the first victory of the Russian national team in the medal standings. Now some of these medals can be seen on the Alley of Glory.

The opening ceremony of the new steles was attended by Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Chernyshenko.

"Today we once again honor our champions, who brought us the pride and joy of victories 10 years ago. This period has been very fruitful for Russia. We see how the infrastructure of both the city of Sochi and the whole country is developing. Sports facilities are being created, new records are being set. If you remember, when President Vladimir Putin personally presented the bid in Guatemala, he said: "We do not promise, we guarantee that we will make the best Olympic Games." And he did it. But the Games are always made for the athletes, so they can showcase their outstanding achievements and become role models for future champions. We thank the winners and medalists for their efforts, for their faith, for their skill and for their dedication to their Motherland. And let our anthem continue to sound in honor of our victories!" said Deputy Prime Minister.

Photo: Alexey Maishev /Fotohost-RIA News agency

The event was also attended by Igor Levitin, Aide to the President of Russia, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Council for the Development of Physical Culture and Sports. On behalf of the Olympians Support Fund, he thanked those who stayed in the sport and tied their lives to it after ending their competitive path. Many continue to work for the benefit of sports development in federations, public organizations, educational centers, work as coaches and mentors.

Photo: Alexey Maishev /Fotohost-RIA News agency

The heroes of the Alley of Glory who personally put their original medals into the exposition include: Dmitry Solovyov, Ekaterina Bobrova, Alexander Legkov, Dmitry Malyshko and Alexei Volkov.

In addition, among the heroes of the new Alley of Glory there are: Evgeni Plushenko, Nikita Katsalapov, Vladimir Grigoriev and Alexander Tretyakov. 

On this day, the outstanding athletes of our country were also greeted by the Minister of Sports of Russia Oleg Matytsin.

"It is a great joy to be here today and feel a sense of belonging to history. It is you, athletes, coaches, who have made a huge contribution to this history. The victory from 10 years ago still lives with us today, lives in your labors and children who come to training inspired by your victories. I want to congratulate the entire team led by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin for this project. A victorious project, a project of pride, which has left such a rich legacy," said Oleg Matytsin.

Photo: Alexey Maishev /Fotohost-RIA News agency

Maxim Dreval, Director General of the Russian Society "Knowledge", also made a welcoming speech: "We are opening the eighth and final part of the Alley of Glory. These steles contain more than 600 authentic gold medals won at the Olympic Games and other international competitions. Now, walking through the RUSSIA EXPO, we can look at your victories and be proud of them as our own. I thank you, your coaches, team members and your families for repeatedly proving that nothing is impossible for us. When we are united, Russia cannot be defeated. I would also like to say that although we are completing the sports Alley of Glory with this exposition, we will soon open another one, dedicated to young champions, winners of international schoolchildren's Olympiads, and we will show more than 100 of their medals. So, we will say goodbye only for a short while".

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