Vladimir Putin congratulated "ice squad" Russia with a victory

After the victory of the Russian national team on hockey on the arena sounded Russian anthem, despite the fact that the IOC has allowed our athletes to perform only under the white flag in the status of "Olympic athletes of Russia". The fact that the main country song performed by Russian players, and their enthusiasm and the fans in the stands.

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These frames have become a symbol of patriotism. Hockey players in a great mood sing Russian national anthem to the music of the Olympic anthem, showing their affiliation to the Russian Federation. And with them the sense of pride experienced by all the citizens of the country who watched the final game of hockey. Surely such support and contributed to the victory of our team over the Germans with the score 4:3.

Almost immediately after the game the head coach on the phone congratulated the Russian President Vladimir Putin. "After the match on the bench, I called Mr Putin, Medvedev and beetles. It was very nice, congratulations. I serve Russia", — said Oleg Znarok. It is clear that the Russian head could not watch the decisive match, because he's a big sports fan and he plays hockey.

Putin has not confined to a call — our team, he sent a congratulatory telegram. In it, he said, constant fighting qualities of the Russian "ice team" that came to another success. "The road to the title was not easy. But you managed to gather, opposed to strong opponents team spirit, character and will, demonstrated excellent technique, the ability to rapidly attack and hard to defend," — said Putin.

As shown, these qualities determine the strength of our people. Yes, the IOC stripped Russian athletes the opportunity to participate in the Olympics under the Russian flag. But it only showed the bias of the West, and all the fans knew what the country stands in a neutral status. Moreover, Russian symbolism was enough for the stands, so at the winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, it was impossible to make a mistake. And the national anthem of the Russian hockey players once again shows that no intrigue can not break down the patriotism of the Russians.