Vladimir Putin wished Mikhail Kovalchuk, President of the Kurchatov Institute National Research Centre, a happy 80th birthday.
The message reads, in part:
“A brilliant and gifted person, you have devoted your life to science and achieved outstanding results. Your fundamental research has laid the groundwork for a number of promising areas of physics and is helping strengthen Russia’s technological sovereignty. Your extensive experience in tackling major management challenges and your talent as an educator are instrumental in achieving the ambitious goals set for the renowned Kurchatov Institute. They also contribute to the successful implementation of outreach and educational projects that help unlock the creative potential of our young people.”