Russian President Dmitry Medvedev met Russian...
and finishing 11th in the overall table.Last week, during a meeting of the presidential council for sports, Medvedev said "such results are an achievement for our Paralympic athletes, who showed great moral courage and will for victory."
The winter Paralympic medalists will be awarded state decorations and receive money awards. The champions will receive 100,000 euros (about $136,000) each. The silver and bronze medalists will be awarded 60,000 euros (about $81,500) and 40,000 euros (more than $54,000), respectively.
The president also said the Russian authorities will work more actively to improve conditions for disabled athletes and further develop Paralympic sports in the country.
"It is necessary to think about the future. Of course, training is important, but for proper training, financial measures are also needed," Medvedev said.
He stressed the importance of providing Paralympic athletes with the necessary equipment and the creating
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