Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sent a telegram to Yevgeny Chazov, General Director of the Russian Cardiological Research and Production Centre Rosmedtekhnologii attached to the Ministry of Healthcare and Social Development, congratulating him on his 80th b
The message reads, in part:
"Both in this country and far beyond its borders you are known as an outstanding scientist, the founder of a world-famous cardiological school, as an excellent medical administrator and an authoritative public personality. During your many years of productive theoretical and practical work, including in the responsible post of Minister, you have made a significant personal contribution to the development of Russia's healthcare. As a physician, you have saved thousands of human lives. And as a teacher, you have educated gifted students who are continuing your cause today."
