Dear Kristina,

I wish to thank you from all my heart. With your skiing, you have been the pride and joy of the Estonian people throughout this long season. You have established the place of our cross-country skiing on the map of the world, and proved that Estonia is a brave little Northern country. Your bravery throughout the long series of the world cup has given Estonia international renown in international sports due to your skiing, and the joint effort of your coaches, your service team and fans. And haven't we all kept our fingers crossed for you!

I wish you new success on the coming season already today.


Lennart Meri


At Viimsi Neeme, on March 18, 2000

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