The Olympic champions IN Vancouver, the winners of relay say that they like the reconstructed stadium of Khanty-Mansiysk, where will start tomorrow a competitive program of IBU World Cup Final.

     Olga Zaitseva:

     - Khanty-Mansiysk greeted us well - as usually. I have in the current competition as on the each stage of the World Cup the fighting spirit moreover even houses and mills help. This year on the stadium new and interesting constructions, more space for the fans appeared. I don’t know our reaction when we will appear in the circle of Russian fans who will be on the stands (smiles). Of course, I would like to take part not only in the individual race but in the mixed relay; the decision according to the composition of the Russian team will be accepted by our coaches.

     Svetlana Sleptsova:

     - I always feel good in Khanty-Mansiysk, because I'm here at home. Moreover, here we are always met very warmly - the majority of fans at the stadium support us, Russia. The stadium after reconstruction has become smaller, prettier and I really like it. As for the goals on this stage of the IBU World Cup, at the beginning of the season I have had a purpose to be in the top ten general setoff. Now I'm number eleven, so at the moment the priority for me is to do my best to achieve this goal.

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