The President’s message reads, in particular:
“Your name and multi-faceted research work are associated with the establishment and development of a whole number of key areas in modern scientific thought. The Sagdeyev school enjoys prestige throughout the world thanks to its fundamental discoveries in plasma physics, hydrodynamics and space exploration. As the founder and unchallenged leader of the school, you are highly valued for your irreproachable professionalism, vast experience, gifted teaching, and active participation in the implementation of large-scale international projects.”