President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin congratulated the crew of the KAMAZ-master team on the victory in the 2022 Dakar rally.
“Dear Dmitry Sergeevich, Ruslan Khalilovich and Ilgiz Ramilevich,
I sincerely congratulate you on your triumphant victory in the 2022 Dakar rally in the truck category.
It is gratifying that our great racers with their new equipment managed to prepare themselves perfectly for this endurance rally, accurately calculate their strength and display their outstanding athletic qualities.
Of course, the coaches and all those who supported the team in this success deserve special gratitude. It is largely thanks to you that Russian teams took up the entire victory podium in this rally. Well-done!
I wish you health and all the best.
Vladimir Putin,” the President’s message reads.