An update:
http://www.insidethegames.biz/sport...ochi-bid-for-2017-world-skating-championships
"[Sports minister Vitaly] Mutko, however, has condemned the announcement as premature and accused the Federation of breaking Russian law by submitting a bid for a major sports competition without Ministry approval.
"Not knowing the law doesn't free you from responsibility," he said, according to RiaNovosti."
http://www.insidethegames.biz/sport...ochi-bid-for-2017-world-skating-championships
"[Sports minister Vitaly] Mutko, however, has condemned the announcement as premature and accused the Federation of breaking Russian law by submitting a bid for a major sports competition without Ministry approval.
"Not knowing the law doesn't free you from responsibility," he said, according to RiaNovosti."