OREANDA-NEWS. October 9, 2008. “In the scientific community of our country you are reputed as talented scientist, who has made an outstanding contribution to the development of the national nuclear industry,” says Medvedev.

He points out that Ilkayev has designed unique systems for Russia’s nuclear arsenal and unique weapons, which have substantially enhanced the defense capacity of the country.

Medvedev wished Ilkayev fruitful work, health and all the best.