The message reads, in part:
“Your Academy, founded in 1832, continues to be one of Russia’s most prestigious military institutions and has always been at the forefront of Russian and world military science. Over the decades, the Academy has produced numerous outstanding commanders and true Russian officers whose unique strategic talents, exemplary professionalism and personal courage have made our country proud and served our Motherland in the worthiest fashion.
The Academy continues these historic traditions today and makes a big contribution to training high-skilled officers for Russia’s Armed Forces and managers for the defence-related ministries and agencies and Russia’s defence industry. The Academy carries out large-scale research work on a broad range of topical issues related to military development, defence capability and national security.”