Tatarstan President congratulates Vladimir Zhitlov on 75th anniversary

1 February 2015, Sunday
On February 1, at Tatarstan Government House, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov met outstanding fencing coach Vladimir Zhitlov and congratulated him on 75th anniversary.

Rustam Minnikhanov highly appreciated the achievements of Vladimir Zhitlov. It should be mentioned that Vladimir Zhitlov trained XXI Olympic Champions, such as Valentina Nikonova, Olga Knyazeva, Nailya Gilyazova and Valentina Nikonova. In addition, his trainees won numerous World, European and USSR Championships. Nowadays the prominent coach shares his experience and knowledge with the youth.

Tatarstan President thanked Vladimir Zhitlov for great contribution to physical culture and sport development, long-term and fruitful work and awarded him with а letter of gratitude.


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