Title:South Korean president congratulates Russians on successful FIFA World Cup 2018

MOSCOW, June 21. /TASS/. The President of South Korea, Moon Jae-in, has congratulated Russia on the successful organization of the FIFA World Cup 2018 championship and has asked the Russian spectators to support the South Korean team.

韩国总统文在寅祝贺俄罗斯成功举办了国际足联2018年世界杯冠军，并要求俄罗斯观众支持韩国足球队。

"I'd like to express my sincere congratulations to you over the successful progress of the world football championship, which is a festival for all people," he said on Thursday as he addressed Russian deputies in the State Duma, lower house of parliament.

“我衷心祝贺你成功举办了世界足球锦标赛，这是全人类的一个节日。”他周四在俄罗斯下议院国家杜马代表讲话时表示。

"In February, we admired Russian athletes' perfect performance at Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang and now I'd like to ask you to render warm support to the South Korean footballers who're taking part in this championship," Moon said.

文在寅说：“今年2月，我们钦佩俄罗斯运动员在平昌冬季奥运会上的完美表现，现在我想请你们向参加这个锦标赛的韩国足球运动员提供热烈的支持。“

He arrived in Russia on a state visit earlier on Thursday and will stay here through to June 23. His talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday are destined to become the main highlight of the visit.

他于周四早些时候访问了俄罗斯，将在这里停留到6月23日，他星期五与俄罗斯总统普京会谈注定将成为此次访问的主要亮点。

On Thursday, President Moon also meets with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.

周四，文在寅还会晤了梅德韦杰夫总理。

In addition to the talks and official meetings, he expected to go to the southern city of Rostov-on-Don for attending a game between South Korea and Mexico.

除了会谈和正式会晤外，他预计前往南方城市罗斯托夫顿市观看韩国和墨西哥之间的一场比赛。