Russian mixed martial artist Vladimir Mineev published on the Telegram channel a photo of a congratulatory letter from the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Poutine on the occasion of the celebration on June 12 of the Day of Russia.
In a letter sent to the Sports Training Center of Russian National Teams, Putin wished the athlete success and all the best.
— I received congratulations from our esteemed President, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. Thank you very much for your congratulations and best wishes! I serve Russia and work for the good of my beloved fatherland! wrote Mineev.
The fighter also congratulated his compatriot on Russia Day.
– Fatherland for me is similar to the concept of “Mother”. And my mother told me from childhood that the weak should be protected and not be afraid of anything except conscience and God. And my father, from an early age, raised in me strength of mind and body, masculine concepts and dignity. So, for me, homeland is a sacred concept in which all of our multinational people are one family, and all of our vast territory is our home. Happy holidays dear friends! Happy Russia Day, the message said.
On May 17, Mineev reported that he had arrived in Saransk, having received leave from the NVO zone on the occasion of the imminent birth of his daughter. At the moment, the athlete and his wife Ekaterina are raising their son Mikhail. The 33-year-old MMA fighter’s last fight was under kickboxing rules in November last year, beating Fernando Rodriguez by knockout.
Source : MatchTV

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