March 22, 2011
TO: World Chess Federation
Mr. Kirsan Ilyumzhinov
President

Dear Kirsan,

On behalf of the European Chess Union I would like to express my sincerest congratulations to you on being named of the recipient of the order "Merit for the Fatherland" IV degree.

Having received this prestigious award from the President of Russia Mr. Medvedev, you have brought honor to the World of Chess which is very fortunate to have such a dedicated person as the President.

This is certainly the recognition of your leadership and I would like to thank you for significant contributions you brought to the World of Chess.

I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

Best regards,
Silvio Danailov
President of ECU

Please download the congratulatory letter.