On October 18, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov sent a telegram to congratulate Dinamo-Kazan men's field hockey team, which for the 14-th time has won the title of the champion of Russia. In his telegram he congratulated the athletes, Chief Coach Araik Maragyan, President of Dinamo-Kazan Club Yevgeny Korolkov and Director of Dinamo-Kazan Club Rinat Akhatov.
"Dear hockey-players!
Dear Arayik Artashovich, Yevgeny Aleksandrovich and Rinat Rafkhatovich!
I congratulate you on the team's victory in the Championship of Russia in 2016 field hockey season. You have won the title of the Champion of Russia for the 14th time. This is a sign of the highest sportsmanship of athletes and coaches, an excellent result of competent, well-coordinated work of the whole team of the club. Thank you for your selfless work for a common cause, for your great contribution to the collection of sporting victories of our republic. I sincerely wish you new achievements to glorify sport and physical culture and to promote healthy, active lifestyle in our society. Health, happiness, peace and kindness to you and your families.
Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov. "