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The message reads, in part:

“The history of your famed institute is inextricably linked with the names of legendary scientists, specialists and state officials who understood the importance of establishing and developing promising areas of science including the atomic industry in this country. Landmark discoveries and inventions by many generations of the Kurchatov Institute scientists and researchers made it possible to ensure nuclear parity and our country’s leading position in the civilian nuclear industry, to forge a solid foundation for creating the nuclear power sector, nuclear-powered submarine and nuclear-powered icebreaker fleets, microelectronics and nuclear medicine, the space sector and other strategic economic sectors.

I am delighted to note that the Kurchatov Institute is currently seen as a major national research centre. While retaining long-established traditions, you open up new professional horizons and boldly introduce unique technology and innovative ideas in the field of biomedicine and genetics, agriculture and cognitive science. You work creatively and wholeheartedly. This approach meets present-day requirements and helps strengthen national security.

I am confident that the institute’s team will address their tasks in a befitting manner for the benefit of Russia and its citizens.”