Oleg Bartsits, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia, congratulated Viktor Sadovnichy, Rector of Lomonosov Moscow State University, on his birthday.

The congratulatory message reads, in part:

"Your long-standing leadership of Lomonosov Moscow State University, your outstanding contribution to the development of science and higher education, and your dedication to academic traditions have earned you well-deserved authority and recognition in Russia and abroad.

As one of the graduates from the first years of your rectorship, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your personal contribution to the training of highly qualified specialists for the Republic of Abkhazia.

Thanks to your attentive attitude and support, numerous generations of graduates of Lomonosov Moscow State University—a global talent pool—are making a significant contribution to the development of Abkhazia, successfully applying their acquired knowledge in the economy, social sphere, education system, and public service." I would especially like to highlight the high level of cooperation between Moscow State University and Abkhaz State University, and express confidence in the further expansion and deepening of cooperation in scientific and educational areas."

Oleg Bartsits wished Viktor Sadovnichy good health, prosperity, inexhaustible energy, and continued success in his responsible and noble work for the benefit of Russian science and education.