Vladimir Litvin and Vladimir Tukmakov

Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Vladimir Litvin and head coach on the unolympic types of sport of Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, international grand master Vladimir Tukmakov during meeting with the National team of Ukraine who gained the victory at the World Chess Olympics, in Kiev, October 14, 2010. Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, met the chess team of Ukraine who gained the victory at the World Chess Olympics. Congratulating the Ukrainian chess team, Vladimir Litvin stated that their victory, gained among 160 teams of the world, "proved that Ukraine is a country for chess, and reminded the authority institutes and branches of the necessity to develop chess sports in Ukraine, as it lasts on self-devotion." Vladimir Litvin conferred the Certificates of Honour to the members of the Ukrainian chess team for a substantial personal contribution to the development of chess in Ukraine, successful performance in the most prestigious international competition, consolidation of sports glory of Ukraine and formation of its positive image. Photo by Anastasiya Sirotkina / POOL / UNIAN