The message reads, in part:
“I congratulate you on the triumphant performance at the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad in Riyadh.
In a serious and tense struggle, you showed team unity and a truly winning spirit and convincingly confirmed the strong position of the Russian scientific school of chemistry. And of course, you share this impressive and well-deserved success with your teachers and coaches, parents and friends.”
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Vadim Kharisov, Timur Akhmedov, Alexei Sharpilo and Matvei Vasiyarov have won gold medals at the Olympiad.