Shoigu congratulated CSKA veteran volleyball player Smirnova on her centenary
MOSCOW, September 15 – Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu congratulated CSKA veteran volleyball player Lyudmila Smirnova on her centenary, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Friday.
The congratulatory address of the head of the military department noted that front-line hardening, an unstoppable will to win, optimism and fortitude “found their continuation in sports.”
Shoigu also expressed respect for the honored athlete in his congratulations and wished her good health, vitality and prosperity.