The message reads, in part:

 “Your career is associated with strengthening Russia’s security and increasing in its defence capacity. You have done much to address these challenges, working in important positions in the Foreign Ministry and the Russian Mission to the United Nations.

“Today, as the CEO of the Tactical Missiles Corporation, you are making a great contribution to the development of the scientific and technological potential of the domestic defence industry. You supervise the design and manufacture of various types of advanced air, naval and ground weapons systems.

“Your colleagues appreciate you not only for your professionalism, experience and organisational skills, but also for your focused efforts on training young professionals for the Russian defence industry.”