Mikhail Gorbachev also for Sochi-2014

The first and last President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev made an official statement in support of the Sochi-2014 application committee, emphasizing the important role that the cooperation of the International Olympic Committee and the Russian Federation can play in the progress of our country.

"Russia continues to change and grow. A similar progress in the largest state of the world cannot be simple. But I am sure that the Olympic Games will serve as a source of growth, accelerating our important transition period and uniting Russians around the Olympic ideals.

Now, more than ever, Russia has established itself as a reliable partner of the International Olympic Committee. A partner who is able to hold outstanding games. A partner who will take from the spirit of the Olympics everything that he can give the nation: progress, openness to the world and heritage for future generations.

The first Winter Olympic Games in Russia will become a historical opportunity for the Olympic movement to forever join the ranks of those who build our future, ”Gorbachev reports allSport.ru .