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“As a talented scholar and the founder of Russia’s school of American studies, you have made a major contribution to the study of topical international issues”, Mr Medvedev said in his message of congratulations. “Your fundamental studies have always stood out for their professional analysis, have received wide practical application and helped to shape key foreign policy steps and decisions.

Your many years of fruitful social and scientific organisational work and your active involvement in major projects to strengthen Russia’s position on the international stage also deserve our greatest respect”.