The message reads, in part:
“The establishment of the nuclear industry in 1945 was a major, truly epoch-making event in our country’s history – a triumph of scientific and technological progress that has largely defined the development of our national economy, energy sector, healthcare, and defence industry. It contributed to ensuring national security and achieving strategic parity.
We rightfully take pride in the names of the outstanding founders of the nuclear project and in the many generations of talented scientists, engineers, and specialists. Thanks to their professionalism and dedicated work, hundreds of new enterprises, research institutes, and design bureaus have been launched over the years, forming a unified scientific and industrial complex and creating a reliable nuclear shield for our Motherland.
Today, the nuclear industry embodies Russia’s technological prowess. The team at the Rosatom State Corporation upholds and builds upon the creative traditions of their predecessors. You are effectively tackling the tasks aimed at introducing breakthrough technologies into key economic sectors, implementing infrastructure projects, modernising the nuclear icebreaker fleet, and making a substantial contribution to space exploration.
I am confident that you will continue to move forward, expand fundamental and applied research, and pursue the course of strengthening international cooperation.”