On February 18, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin strapped on their skis at the Rosa Khutor Ski Resort in Krasnaya Polyana, Sochi.
© RIA Novosti . Alexei Druzhinin / Go to the mediabankOn February 18, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin strapped on their skis at the Rosa Khutor Ski Resort in Krasnaya Polyana, Sochi.
On February 18, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin strapped on their skis at the Rosa Khutor Ski Resort in Krasnaya Polyana, Sochi.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Klementiev / Go to the mediabankDmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin arrived at this Olympic venue in order to watch the FIS Alpine European Cup.
Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin arrived at this Olympic venue in order to watch the FIS Alpine European Cup.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Klementiev / Go to the mediabankOrganized by the Russian Alpine Skiing and Snowboard Federation, these competitions are being held February 15-26. They consist of two events: downhill and giant slalom. Separate courses have been prepared for the men’s and women’s competitions.
Organized by the Russian Alpine Skiing and Snowboard Federation, these competitions are being held February 15-26. They consist of two events: downhill and giant slalom. Separate courses have been prepared for the men’s and women’s competitions.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Klementiev / Go to the mediabankDmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin inspected the Alpine Ski Center. Giving an initial assessment of the facility, alpine skiing experts say the Rosa Khutor courses are among the most technically complex in the world, since they were designed within the most difficult possible elevation and drop parameters, using the maximum allowable slope angle.
Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin inspected the Alpine Ski Center. Giving an initial assessment of the facility, alpine skiing experts say the Rosa Khutor courses are among the most technically complex in the world, since they were designed within the most difficult possible elevation and drop parameters, using the maximum allowable slope angle.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Klementiev / Go to the mediabankDmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin watched the downhill skiing competitions from a tent.
Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin watched the downhill skiing competitions from a tent.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Klementiev / Go to the mediabankTouring the center, Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin heard how events are held, how many athletes take part in them, and how many runs they include.
Touring the center, Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin heard how events are held, how many athletes take part in them, and how many runs they include.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Klementiev / Go to the mediabankDmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin were later joined by IOC Coordination Commission Chairman Jean-Claude Killy (left) for an informal conversation.
Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin were later joined by IOC Coordination Commission Chairman Jean-Claude Killy (left) for an informal conversation.
© RIA Novosti . Alexei Druzhinin / Go to the mediabankIn culmination of their visit, the president and prime minister followed the athletes’ example and made a couple of runs down the slopes.
In culmination of their visit, the president and prime minister followed the athletes’ example and made a couple of runs down the slopes.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Klementiev / Go to the mediabankRussian President Dmitry Medvedev with his spouse Svetlana at an Olympic facility in Krasnaya Polyana, Sochi.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev with his spouse Svetlana at an Olympic facility in Krasnaya Polyana, Sochi.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Klementiev / Go to the mediabankRussian President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin at the Rosa Khutor Ski Resort.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin at the Rosa Khutor Ski Resort.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Klementiev / Go to the mediabankRussian President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin at the Rosa Khutor Ski Resort.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin at the Rosa Khutor Ski Resort.