Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded prizes in science and innovation for young scientists in 2016, expressing confidence that Russia has a fine future.
"The fundamental basis of this country has such deep and firm roots that its fine and wonderful future is inevitable," Putin said at the awards ceremony in the Kremlin devoted to the Russian Science Day.
Russia’s science, its traditions, schools and unique achievements are both national and global heritage, Putin said.
Today, Russia and the whole world face major challenges of technological development and ensuring environmental, biological and food security. "The character of these tasks means that they can be solved only with the help of science and modern technologies," RBTH cited him as saying.
"This country made a significant and large contribution to the creation and implementation of this important international project. It is pleasant that young Russian scientists have an opportunity to work at the world’s most powerful particle collider," Putin said.