Before the party, the president met with Natalia Koroleva, the daughter of the rocket designer, for whom he brought flowers.
Natalia presented Putin with a second edition of a book about her father and a small booklet with the scientist’s best photographs.
After that, the president and Natalia Koroleva went into the hall for the party. The head of state congratulated the audience on the 100th anniversary of Korolev’s birth and wished them new achievements, health and prosperity.