The message reads, in part:
“A world-renowned scientist, talented doctor, teacher and manager, you dedicated your life to transplantology, one of the most promising and technology-intensive fields of modern medicine. We deeply respect your decades-long service to science, your enormous personal contribution to the development of the Russian healthcare system and, of course, your vast educational and public activity.
I wish you good health and success in your extremely important work that requires special personal qualities, constant hard work and creative energy.”