Vladimir Putin had a meeting with newly elected President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexander Sergeyev.
During this meeting, Vladimir Putin announced that he has signed an executive order appointing Alexander Sergeyev as President of the Russian Academy of Sciences.![]() |
Vladimir Putin held a meeting with new President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexander Sergeyev. |
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Russian President Vladimir Putin:
Mr. Sergeyev, first of all, I would like to congratulate you on your convincing victory in the election for President of the Russian Academy of Sciences. You received over 70 percent of votes in the second round. This means that the academic community trusts you and hopes that, as the leader of the academy, you will continue to strengthen and develop it, and raise its prestige, role and significance in the country’s affairs. Of course, I hope this is what happens.
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Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation. |
And when I mentioned the strategy, if you recall, we agreed that a relevant council would be created for each area of focus. I think it would be reasonable to put this work on a practical footing, to create a coordinating body led by you and possibly involving various ministries and departments, an interdepartmental body headed by the President of the Academy of Sciences that would coordinate the work of these councils in key areas related to promoting science.
Alexander Sergeyev:
Mr. Putin, first of all, it is very important for me, and I think it is very important for the academy that you took the time to meet with me the day after the election.
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Vladimir Putin with President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexander Sergeyev. |
When yesterday I spoke to the academy as the newly elected president, I said that it is very good that the election was absolutely democratic. It is also very important that the government also acted very democratically during the entire election campaign. So there is a basis for a consensus that will allow us to cooperate.
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President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexander Sergeyev. |
I have not been confirmed as president yet by you, but I hope that I will be confirmed.
Vladimir Putin:
You are already confirmed. Here is the Executive Order I have just signed. I want to wish you good luck.
Alexander Sergeyev:
Thank you very much. It is very important.
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