Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, is currently visiting Russia, where he met President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. He was also lucky enough to meet Queen Aliya Mustafina! With thanks to Aliya's Instagram account for the picture. You can read more about Mr Bach's visit to Russia here : http://eng.kremlin.ru/news/23603
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