Recipients of the Russian Government Prize in Science and Technology have been honored.
A solemn ceremony was held to award the laureates of the Russian Government Prize in Science and Technology for the year 2023 — presided over by the Prime Minister of Russia. The awards were given for work applicable in the fields of medicine, mechanical engineering, energy, ecology, construction, and agriculture.
In his opening speech, Mikhail Mishustin emphasized the vast and complex work ahead for specialists, expressing confidence that Russian scientists could meet the challenges of modern times. He highlighted the increasing significance of science and its growing interest, especially among young people. Presenting the specialized national project, the Prime Minister highlighted over 700 laboratories managed by young scientists and stressed plans to establish an additional 160 similar laboratories by the end of next year.
Particular attention was paid to projects related to the development of the Northern Sea Route. Mikhail Mishustin emphasized the importance of construction technologies in harsh climates for the development of the Arctic region.
Awards were granted to the creators of innovative methods for examination and surgical treatment of aortic and heart diseases, as well as specialists in rehabilitating patients with severe brain function impairments. Currently, Russian scientists hold leading positions in global aortic surgery.
Professor Yuri Belov, Head of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Scientific Clinical Center No. 1 of the Bakulev National Medical Research Center, received the award for developing new surgical treatment and diagnostic methods for patients with aortic and heart pathologies. In his speech, he emphasized the complexity of such surgical interventions, comparing the aorta to an ‘oil pipeline in the body.’
Irek Gumerov, Deputy General Director of PJSC KAMAZ, was honored with the prize for creating diesel engines with outstanding environmental and specific characteristics. Gumerov highlighted that the developed engine achieves 50% efficiency, which represents a ‘top global level.’ Only four companies worldwide are capable of producing such engines.