Russian state award for Kaspersky

2009-05-01

Helen Martin

Virus Bulletin, UK

Editor: Helen Martin

Abstract

Eugene Kaspersky honored with highest Russian state award.

VB extends warm wishes and congratulations to Eugene Kaspersky on being awarded the State Prize of the Russian Federation for Science and Technology.

The prize – the highest Russian award conferred on individuals for services to society and the state – is awarded annually by the President of the Russian Federation to Russian citizens who have demonstrated outstanding work, discoveries and achievements that are deemed to enrich both Russian and global science and that have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology.

The CEO and co-founder of Kaspersky Lab will be presented with the award by President Dmitry Medvedev at the Kremlin in June.

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