15 march, 2010 09:54
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sends his congratulations to physicist Zhores Alferov, member of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Nobel Prize winner, on his 80th birthday

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sends his congratulations to physicist Zhores Alferov, member of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Nobel Prize winner, on his 80th birthday

The message reads, in part:
"An internationally renowned physicist, you have made a significant contribution to modern science, and earned influence and respect through your groundbreaking discoveries and theories. Your active social involvement also deserves respect.
"It is highly important that your extensive experience, your great knowledge, your creative thinking and broad perspective draw gifted pupils and followers to you."