OREANDA-NEWS. “Your life is an example of the selfless service to science, intellectual search, the aspiration to reach new heights. Thanks to the bright talent and devotion to your work you enjoy world fame and received the most prestigious award of the scientific community,” the felicitation message reads.

The head of state remarked that the active civil position of Zhores Alferov, the resolution to protect his believes and ideals deserve profound respect.