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The congratulatory message reads, in part,

“Please allow me to congratulate you on your high rank of absolute world champion.

At the 29th Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Japan, you received a unique trophy, six gold medals. Russian team reaffirmed its dominance in this sport, demonstrated its excellence and tremendous will to win.

May this triumph become the prelude to the 2010 World Championships which will be held in Moscow.”