The message reads, in part:
“Over the years of your fruitful work you have made a significant personal contribution to the development of priority areas of present-day physics, founded a large school of research known worldwide and have done a great deal to preserve the best traditions of our national fundamental and applied sciences and to enhance the prestige of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
I am certain that you will continue using your unique experience, vast knowledge and organisational and leadership talents in the interests of Russia and its people.”