23 December 2016
Russian Sports Minister Pavel Kolobkov Congratulates Chess Players
The occasion is a 60-year anniversary of the Central House of Chess Player.
Pavel Kolobkov, Russian Sports Minister, sent a letter to the participants, organizers, and guests of the celebration of a 60-year anniversary of the Central House of Chess Player.The letter reads, in part:
“On behalf of the Ministry of Sports of Russian Federation, and on my own behalf, I welcome the participants, organizers, and guests of the celebration! The famous Central House of Chess Player is one of the country's oldest chess clubs, a place that is legendary not only for grandmasters, but also for thousands of chess enthusiasts all over the country. One cannot imagine Russian sports community without it.
I am confident that the 60th anniversary of the CHCP will become a milestone in further development of the world-famous Russian chess school. I wish everyone working in the CHCP success, well-being, and professional achievements!”
