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12 February 2018, 10:16

Rustem Khamitov congratulated Semen Elistratov on first Russian medal at 2018 Olympics

UFA, 12 February 2018. /Bashinform News Agency/. The Head of Bashkortostan Rustem Khamitov in a telephone conversation congratulated the short track athlete Semen Elistratov on a bronze medal, which was the first for Russian athletes at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Rustem Khamitov thanked the athlete for his successful performance on behalf of all residents of our republic and wished him further success and victories in the upcoming Olympic starts.
“All Bashkortostan is proud of you. Congratulations!,” the Head of the Region said.
Ufa native Semen Elistratov came third at a distance of 1,500 meters race and won a bronze medal at the 23rd Winter Olympics in South Korean Pyeongchang. This is the second Olympic award for him - he won gold in the relay race in previous Games in Sochi in 2014.
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