The message reads, in part:
“You are a world-renowned scientist, a true champion and innovator who has made a unique contribution to strengthening the legendary traditions of Russian theoretical physics. You have done a great deal to develop the national academy of sciences and the prominent Kurchatov Institute. Your productive public and educational work and proactive support of young and talented researchers deserve genuine recognition.”
Yevgeny Velikhov is an outstanding scientist in the field of plasma physics and controlled thermonuclear fusion. He also initiated ITER, an international thermonuclear energy research project.