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Iosif Atabekov, Doctor of Biology, member of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, head of the Virology Department at Moscow State University's Biology Department, was presented the 2008 state award for achievements in science and technology. The solemn ceremony took place at the St. George Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.
- Author: Sergey Guneev
- Credit: Sputnik
- Source: Sputnik
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